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The Shire Ditch is a linear earthwork of probable medieval date located in Worcestershire. The monument consists of a ditch and associated bank that historically served as a boundary feature, likely demarcating territorial divisions during the medieval period. Such linear earthworks were characteristic of administrative and defensive landscape organisation in the English Midlands, though the precise dating and original function of this particular example require further archaeological investigation. The site is recorded on the National Heritage List for England and represents an important element of the region's medieval landscape archaeology.
The Shire Ditch See also HEREFORDSHIRE 244 is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1003537. View the official record →
The Shire Ditch is a linear earthwork of probable medieval date located in Worcestershire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1003537.
The Shire Ditch See also HEREFORDSHIRE 244 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 1003537.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including The Shire Ditch See also WORCESTERSHIRE 244 (0 km), Priory gateway (1 km), Churchyard cross in Great Malvern Priory churchyard (1.1 km).
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