Scheduled MonumentsEnglandGrim's Ditch: Old Lodge Copse to Toyd Clump

Grim's Ditch: Old Lodge Copse to Toyd Clump

England
List entry 1003457
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Grim's Ditch: Old Lodge Copse to Toyd Clump is a prehistoric linear earthwork located in Wiltshire. The monument consists of a substantial ditch with associated bank, running across the landscape between the two named locations. Dating to the Bronze Age or Iron Age, such linear ditches typically served territorial, defensive, or boundary functions within prehistoric settlement patterns. The earthwork remains a significant archaeological feature documenting the landscape organisation and land use practices of prehistoric communities in the region.

Grim's Ditch: Old Lodge Copse to Toyd Clump is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1003457. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Grim's Ditch: Old Lodge Copse to Toyd Clump?

Grim's Ditch: Old Lodge Copse to Toyd Clump is a prehistoric linear earthwork located in Wiltshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1003457.

Who is responsible for protecting Grim's Ditch: Old Lodge Copse to Toyd Clump?

Grim's Ditch: Old Lodge Copse to Toyd Clump 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 1003457.

What other scheduled monuments are near Grim's Ditch: Old Lodge Copse to Toyd Clump?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow 45m south west of Bowldish Pond (7.6 km), Part of Ackling Dyke (Roman road), including Roman road on Oakley Down (7.8 km), Two round barrows S of Cranborne Farm (8 km).

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