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 linear earthwork monument situated in Wiltshire. The ditch and bank structure belongs to the category of prehistoric linear boundaries, likely dating to the Iron Age period, when such features were commonly constructed across southern England to demarcate land divisions, control livestock movement, or define territorial boundaries. The monument extends across the landscape between the named locations, surviving as a recognisable archaeological feature in the modern terrain. As a scheduled ancient monument, it represents an important record of prehistoric land management and settlement patterns 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 linear earthwork monument situated 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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