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Section of the north Oxfordshire Grim's Ditch running into the northern edge of Shilcott Wood on the Ditchley Estate is a linear earthwork of Iron Age date. The monument comprises a substantial bank and ditch that forms part of the wider Grim's Ditch system characteristic of north Oxfordshire, which scholars have traditionally attributed to the later Iron Age period as a territorial or defensive boundary. This particular section remains visible as an upstanding archaeological feature where it intersects with Shilcott Wood, retaining its characteristic morphology despite the passage of time. The Ditchley Estate location has preserved this segment of the broader linear earthwork network that extends across the region.
Section of the north Oxfordshire Grim's Ditch running into the northern edge of Shilcott Wood on the Ditchley Estate is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1014578. View the official record →
Section of the north Oxfordshire Grim's Ditch running into the northern edge of Shilcott Wood on the Ditchley Estate is a linear earthwork of Iron Age date. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1014578.
Section of the north Oxfordshire Grim's Ditch running into the northern edge of Shilcott Wood on the Ditchley Estate 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 1014578.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow 200m west of Hawksnest Copse in Wychwood Forest (6.1 km), Slatepits Copse long barrow, 1km SE of High Lodge in Wychwood Forest (6.8 km), Pair of Bronze Age bowl barrows situated on Maple Hill in Wychwood Forest (6.9 km).
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