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Grim's Ditch, section W of Chilton Plantation, is a prehistoric linear earthwork located in West Berkshire. The monument consists of a substantial bank and ditch formation typical of Iron Age defensive or territorial boundaries, running through the Chilton Plantation area. The earthwork is part of the wider Grim's Ditch system that extends across Berkshire and Oxfordshire, with this particular section representing a well-preserved example of such linear works from the later prehistoric period. The site's archaeological significance lies in its contribution to understanding territorial organisation and land division practices in Iron Age Britain, though the precise date of construction within the Iron Age remains subject to ongoing scholarly investigation.
Grim's Ditch; section W of Chilton Plantation See also WEST BERKSHIRE 102 is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1003765. View the official record →
Grim's Ditch, section W of Chilton Plantation, is a prehistoric linear earthwork located in West Berkshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1003765.
Grim's Ditch; section W of Chilton Plantation See also WEST BERKSHIRE 102 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 1003765.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Barrow N of Ridgeway, Hodcott Down (2.5 km), Long barrow on Sheep Down, 1km north of East Ilsley (3.4 km), Bowl barrow 500m west of Churn Park Cottage (4.2 km).
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Research the area around Grim's Ditch; section W of Chilton Plantation See also WEST BERKSHIRE 102