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Grims Ditch is a linear earthwork of Iron Age origin that survives as a substantial bank and ditch system in Berkshire. This particular section, measuring approximately 180 metres in length west of Scotch Fir Belt, represents part of a more extensive defensive or territorial boundary system characteristic of the later prehistoric period. The monument consists of a pronounced bank with an accompanying ditch, typical of such frontier works constructed during the Iron Age to demarcate land holdings or defend settled communities. The site retains archaeological significance as evidence of Iron Age land use and social organisation in the region, and its preservation as a scheduled ancient monument reflects its importance to understanding prehistoric Berkshire.
Grims Ditch; section 200yds (180m) long W of Scotch Fir Belt is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1006304. View the official record →
Grims Ditch is a linear earthwork of Iron Age origin that survives as a substantial bank and ditch system in Berkshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1006304.
Grims Ditch; section 200yds (180m) long W of Scotch Fir Belt 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 1006304.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Grim's Ditch; section 650yds (590m) long NW of Betterton Down (1.4 km), Yew Down round barrow 950m south west of Butterbush Reservoir (1.6 km), Grim's Ditch: section 1200yds (1100m) long from Chilton Plantation to Ridge Hill See also OXFORDSHIRE 260 (4.1 km).
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