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The Great Britain Guide

Archaeological sites · South East England

Grim's Ditch

In or near Breamore.

Free admission

Grim's Ditch — a archaeological in england-south-east, United Kingdom.

Damerham, plantation - geograph.org.uk - 3500008

Mike Faherty — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
45 min–1.5 h
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

About

Grim's Ditch is a archaeological located in england-south-east, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.

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Protected designations

  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Avon System SSSI
  • Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cranborne Chase & West Wiltshire Downs

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Grim's Ditch is an archaeological site located in South-East England. This ancient earthwork is believed to date back to the Iron Age, serving as a boundary marker. Its significance lies in its historical and cultural implications, offering insights into early settlement patterns in the region.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
50.9663, -1.8602
County
Hampshire
District
New Forest
Parish
Damerham
Postcode
SP6 3JL
Parliamentary constituency
New Forest West

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Grim's Ditch?
Grim's Ditch is in Hampshire, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode SP6 3JL), in the parish of Damerham.
What is Grim's Ditch?
Grim's Ditch — a archaeological in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Grim's Ditch?
Drivers can use postcode SP6 3JL.
Is Grim's Ditch a protected site?
Yes — Grim's Ditch is part of the River Avon System SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Cranborne Chase & West Wiltshire Downs National Landscape (AONB).
Is Grim's Ditch free to visit?
Yes, Grim's Ditch is free to enter.
How do I get to Grim's Ditch?
Drivers can navigate to postcode SP6 3JL. It sits within the New Forest West parliamentary constituency.