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Newe Ditch, also known as Wide Ditch, is a linear earthwork located at Riddlesdown in Surrey. The monument is a prehistoric defensive or boundary bank and ditch, of which substantial stretches remain visible as an upstanding archaeological feature. The earthwork is broadly dated to the Iron Age period, representing an important example of territorial demarcation or settlement defence from this era. The site contributes significantly to understanding prehistoric land use and social organisation in the Surrey Weald region.
Newe (or Wide) Ditch, Riddlesdown is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1005553. View the official record →
Newe Ditch, also known as Wide Ditch, is a linear earthwork located at Riddlesdown in Surrey. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1005553.
Newe (or Wide) Ditch, Riddlesdown 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 1005553.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Alderstead Fort: a London mobilisation centre at Merstham (6.6 km), Large multivallate hillfort at War Coppice Camp (7.4 km), Fosterdown or Pilgrim Fort: a London mobilisation centre (7.5 km).
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