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Grim's Ditch

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Named after a Nordic god, Grim's Ditch is an iron age earthwork in the Chilterns AONB. Theories suggest it may mark a boundary point, or it may have served to prevent animal theft.

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SP 95167 13579

51.812754, -0.620899

DMS

51°48'45.9"N 0°37'15.2"W

UTM

30U 663996 5742889

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