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The Ditches is a linear earthwork monument located in Mogg Forest, Shropshire, consisting of substantial parallel ditches that form a prominent archaeological feature across the landscape. The monument dates to the Iron Age and represents a significant defensive or boundary work, typical of the period's settlement organisation and territorial demarcation in the region. The ditches remain largely visible as earthwork banks and hollows, preserving evidence of ancient land management and social organisation. As a scheduled ancient monument, it contributes to understanding of Iron Age settlement patterns and land use in the Welsh borderlands.
The Ditches (or Larden Ditches) in Mogg Forest is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1006284. View the official record →
The Ditches is a linear earthwork monument located in Mogg Forest, Shropshire, consisting of substantial parallel ditches that form a prominent archaeological feature across the landscape. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1006284.
The Ditches (or Larden Ditches) in Mogg Forest 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 1006284.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Motte and bailey castle 200m east of Brockton Farm (1.8 km), Moated site, ridge and furrow cultivation remains, a post-medieval formal garden and pond bays 600m south east of Court Farm, Gretton (4.4 km), Holdgate Castle motte and bailey castle and garden remains at Hall Farm (4.6 km).
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