Scheduled MonumentsEnglandGrim's Ditch; portion from Mongewell Park Lodge to S of Nuffield church

Grim's Ditch; portion from Mongewell Park Lodge to S of Nuffield church

England
List entry 1006368
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Grim's Ditch is a linear earthwork of Iron Age date running through Oxfordshire. This section of the ditch, extending from Mongewell Park Lodge southward towards Nuffield church, comprises a substantial bank and ditch formation characteristic of territorial or defensive boundaries constructed during the prehistoric period. The monument represents part of a longer system of similar earthworks found across the region, which served to demarcate land divisions or control movement across the landscape. The physical remains consist of a clearly defined linear feature visible in the topography, preserving evidence of Iron Age land management and settlement patterns in the Oxfordshire countryside.

Grim's Ditch; portion from Mongewell Park Lodge to S of Nuffield church is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1006368. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Grim's Ditch; portion from Mongewell Park Lodge to S of Nuffield church?

Grim's Ditch is a linear earthwork of Iron Age date running through Oxfordshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1006368.

Who is responsible for protecting Grim's Ditch; portion from Mongewell Park Lodge to S of Nuffield church?

Grim's Ditch; portion from Mongewell Park Lodge to S of Nuffield church 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 1006368.

What other scheduled monuments are near Grim's Ditch; portion from Mongewell Park Lodge to S of Nuffield church?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Site of manor house and royal palace (4.7 km), North Stoke henge and ring ditch site (5.5 km), Wallingford Bridge (5.7 km).

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