Archaeological sites · East of England
Sections of Grims Ditch
In or near Ashridge.
Sections of Grims Ditch — archaeological site in Nettleden with Potten End, Dacorum, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Berkhamsted · 1.8 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Sections of Grims Ditch is a place of interest in Hertfordshire, the West Midlands. Officially recognised as scheduled monument. The site is within the Chilterns National Landscape (AONB). It sits within the Harpenden and Berkhamsted parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Berkhamsted, about 1.8 km away. Postcode area HP4.
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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Chilterns
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Sections of Grims Ditch are archaeological features located in the West Midlands, specifically in Hertfordshire's parish of Nettleden with Potten End. Designated as a scheduled monument, these sections are part of the Chilterns Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB).
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- Coordinates
- 51.7716, -0.5407
- County
- Hertfordshire
- District
- Dacorum
- Parish
- Nettleden with Potten End
- Postcode
- HP4 2RQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Harpenden and Berkhamsted
- Nearest railway station
- Berkhamsted — 1.8 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17641740 (CC0)
- commons: Grim's Ditch, Berkhamsted Common 05.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Sections of Grims Ditch?
- Sections of Grims Ditch is in Hertfordshire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode HP4 2RQ), in the parish of Nettleden with Potten End.
- What is Sections of Grims Ditch?
- Sections of Grims Ditch — archaeological site in Nettleden with Potten End, Dacorum, England, UK.
- How do I get to Sections of Grims Ditch?
- The nearest railway station is Berkhamsted, about 1.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode HP4 2RQ.
- Is Sections of Grims Ditch a listed building?
- Sections of Grims Ditch is officially recognised as scheduled monument listed.
- Is Sections of Grims Ditch a protected site?
- Yes — Sections of Grims Ditch is part of the Chilterns National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Sections of Grims Ditch free to visit?
- Yes, Sections of Grims Ditch is free to enter.
- How do I get to Sections of Grims Ditch?
- The nearest railway station is Berkhamsted, about 1.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode HP4 2RQ.