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Grim's Ditch is a linear earthwork located in Wiltshire, consisting of a bank and ditch that runs across the landscape for a considerable distance. The monument dates to the Iron Age and served defensive or boundary-marking functions, typical of linear earthworks constructed during this period. The physical remains comprise a substantial bank with an accompanying ditch, features characteristic of Iron Age territorial divisions and fortification strategies in southern England. Such linear works often demarcated tribal territories or protected access routes, and Grim's Ditch represents an important example of this class of prehistoric monument within the Wiltshire landscape.
Grim's Ditch is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1004753. View the official record →
Grim's Ditch is a linear earthwork located in Wiltshire, consisting of a bank and ditch that runs across the landscape for a considerable distance. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1004753.
Grim's 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 1004753.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Medieval manorial buildings (uninhabited parts) (5 km), Rockbourne Roman villa (6.3 km), St Michael's Priory (6.9 km).
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