Scheduled MonumentsEnglandLength of Grim's Ditch 260m west of Brown Moor Farm

Length of Grim's Ditch 260m west of Brown Moor Farm

England
List entry 1020350
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Length of Grim's Ditch 260m west of Brown Moor Farm is a linear earthwork monument located in Yorkshire, England. The site comprises a substantial length of ditch forming part of the wider Grim's Ditch system, a series of defensive linear features that are characteristic of Iron Age or Romano-British date, though precise dating remains uncertain. The ditch is a significant archaeological indicator of ancient land division, territorial boundaries, or defensive works associated with settlement patterns during the late prehistoric or Romano-British period. The monument's survival and designation reflect its importance as evidence of ancient engineering and land use practices in the Yorkshire landscape.

Length of Grim's Ditch 260m west of Brown Moor Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1020350. View the official record →

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What is Length of Grim's Ditch 260m west of Brown Moor Farm?

Length of Grim's Ditch 260m west of Brown Moor Farm is a linear earthwork monument located in Yorkshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1020350.

Who is responsible for protecting Length of Grim's Ditch 260m west of Brown Moor Farm?

Length of Grim's Ditch 260m west of Brown Moor Farm 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 1020350.

What other scheduled monuments are near Length of Grim's Ditch 260m west of Brown Moor Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Length of Grim's Ditch immediately east of Barrowby Road (0.4 km), Length of Grim's Ditch from Cotton Road East to the A63, Colton Common (0.9 km), Former World War I National Filling Factory, Barnbow (1.3 km).

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