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Mile ditches is a linear earthwork located in Hertfordshire, England. The monument consists of a substantial ditch with an associated bank, forming part of the defensive or boundary systems characteristic of Iron Age settlement patterns in the region. The earthwork dates to the Iron Age period and represents the type of linear fortification commonly constructed to demarcate territorial boundaries or protect agricultural settlements during this period. Such ditches were integral features of the Iron Age landscape, serving both practical and symbolic functions in the organisation of contemporary communities.
Mile ditches is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1003552. View the official record →
Mile ditches is a linear earthwork located in Hertfordshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1003552.
Mile ditches 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 1003552.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Triple ditches at Galley Hill (4.9 km), Moated site, Goodfellows. (4.9 km), Bowl barrow 1km south-west of Heath Farm: part of the round barrow cemetery on Deadman's Hill (5.1 km).
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