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Grim's Ditch (section W of Chilton Plantation) is a linear earthwork monument located in West Berkshire. This section of the broader Grim's Ditch system dates to the Iron Age and represents a defensive or territorial boundary feature characteristic of prehistoric land division in southern England. The ditch comprises a substantial linear bank and ditch formation typical of Iron Age linear earthworks, which served various purposes including stock control, territorial demarcation, or defensive functions. The monument remains visible as an archaeological landscape feature within Chilton Plantation and is protected as a nationally important archaeological site under English Heritage designation.
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 linear earthwork monument 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