A modern defensive ditch
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A modern defensive ditch
Image: © Neil Owen Taken: 29 Sep 2017
Whitchurch Green is a patch of open grassland at the end of Stockwood Road, which had recently been invaded by travellers. In order to deter them using the space again (and leaving lots of rubbish), the council have dug a small ditch and ramparts around the edge of the area. This sort of technique has not been seen in this part of the world since possibly the Iron Age. The ditch is about a couple of feet deep. Note the fact that the grass was recently mown by the same council. Also note the bus stop: the hardstanding area is isolated, with the only non-grass approach entailing crossing the road.
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Image Location
Latitude
51.40965
Longitude
-2.547889