Archaeological sites · East of England
Devil's Ditch
In or near St Albans.
Devil's Ditch — a archaeological in england-london, United Kingdom.
Des Blenkinsopp — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- St Albans Abbey · 3.1 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Devil's Ditch is a archaeological located in england-london, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Chilterns
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Devil's Ditch is an archaeological site located in London. It is notable for its historical significance, representing ancient earthworks that suggest early human activity in the area.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 51.7626, -0.3761
- County
- Hertfordshire
- District
- St Albans
- Parish
- St Michael
- Postcode
- AL3 6AF
- Parliamentary constituency
- Harpenden and Berkhamsted
- Nearest railway station
- St Albans Abbey — 3.1 km
- Official site
- ancientmonuments.uk
Sources
- osm: way/1187323587 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Devil's Ditch?
- Devil's Ditch is in Hertfordshire, London, United Kingdom (postcode AL3 6AF), in the parish of St Michael.
- What is Devil's Ditch?
- Devil's Ditch — a archaeological in england-london, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Devil's Ditch?
- The nearest railway station is St Albans Abbey, about 3.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode AL3 6AF.
- Is Devil's Ditch a protected site?
- Yes — Devil's Ditch is part of the Chilterns National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Devil's Ditch free to visit?
- Yes, Devil's Ditch is free to enter.
- How do I get to Devil's Ditch?
- The nearest railway station is St Albans Abbey, about 3.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode AL3 6AF.