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Buckinghamshire Grim's Ditch is a linear earthwork of Iron Age origin, forming part of the extensive system of defensive or boundary ditches that characterise the prehistoric landscape of the Chilterns region. This particular 1.02 kilometre section, situated between White House Farm and Lily Bank Farm, consists of a ditch with an associated bank, typical of such monuments. The feature is believed to date from the later Iron Age period and may have functioned as a territorial boundary or defensive line controlling movement across the landscape. The monument is protected as a scheduled ancient monument and remains visible as an archaeological feature within the modern Buckinghamshire countryside.
Buckinghamshire Grim's Ditch: 1.02km long section from west of White House Farm to Lily Bank Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1020886. View the official record →
Buckinghamshire Grim's Ditch is a linear earthwork of Iron Age origin, forming part of the extensive system of defensive or boundary ditches that characterise the prehistoric landscape of the Chilterns region. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1020886.
Buckinghamshire Grim's Ditch: 1.02km long section from west of White House Farm to Lily Bank Farm is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic England (NHLE) — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in England. The official designation reference is 1020886.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Earthworks in Park Wood (2.8 km), Buckinghamshire Grim's Ditch: 660m long section to the west of Walter's Ash (2.9 km), Bowl barrow 350m ENE of Saunderton Station (2.9 km).
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