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The Shire Ditch is a linear earthwork of medieval origin located in Worcestershire, England. It forms part of the boundary system established during the medieval period, functioning as a defensive or demarcating feature across the landscape. The monument survives as a ditch with associated banks, representing the physical infrastructure of administrative control characteristic of medieval land management. Its construction and maintenance reflect the organizational practices of medieval territorial organization in the West Midlands region.
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 medieval origin located in Worcestershire, England. 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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Research the area around The Shire Ditch See also HEREFORDSHIRE 244