Archaeological sites · East of England
Grimms Ditch
In or near Ashridge.
Grimms Ditch — a archaeological in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
Peter S — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Berkhamsted · 1.7 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Grimms Ditch is a archaeological located in england-west-midlands, 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
Grimms Ditch is an archaeological site located in the West Midlands. This ancient earthwork is thought to date back to the early medieval period, marking the boundary of the historic kingdom of Mercia. The site provides insight into early settlement patterns and land use in the region.
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- Coordinates
- 51.7719, -0.5429
- County
- Hertfordshire
- District
- Dacorum
- Parish
- Berkhamsted
- Postcode
- HP4 2QD
- Parliamentary constituency
- Harpenden and Berkhamsted
- Nearest railway station
- Berkhamsted — 1.7 km
Sources
- osm: node/5190571544 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Grimms Ditch?
- Grimms Ditch is in Hertfordshire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode HP4 2QD), in the parish of Berkhamsted.
- What is Grimms Ditch?
- Grimms Ditch — a archaeological in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Grimms Ditch?
- The nearest railway station is Berkhamsted, about 1.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode HP4 2QD.
- Is Grimms Ditch a protected site?
- Yes — Grimms Ditch is part of the Chilterns National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Grimms Ditch free to visit?
- Yes, Grimms Ditch is free to enter.
- How do I get to Grimms Ditch?
- The nearest railway station is Berkhamsted, about 1.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode HP4 2QD.