Flex Ditch

England
List entry 1008725
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Flex Ditch is a linear earthwork located in Hampshire, England. The monument comprises a ditch with associated bank that represents a boundary feature of archaeological significance. Dating evidence and scholarly interpretation place it within the Iron Age period, when such linear earthworks served defensive, territorial, or administrative functions across southern Britain. The surviving archaeological remains contribute to understanding the landscape organisation and settlement patterns of Iron Age Hampshire.

Flex Ditch is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1008725. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Flex Ditch?

Flex Ditch is a linear earthwork located in Hampshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1008725.

Who is responsible for protecting Flex Ditch?

Flex Ditch 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 1008725.

What other scheduled monuments are near Flex Ditch?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Linear earthwork in Bridle's Copse, south west of Silchester (1.2 km), Moated site, fishponds, icehouse and associated earthworks at Wyeford Farm. (3.9 km), Moated site west of Cufaude Farm (4.8 km).

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