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Rowe Ditch, Herefordshire

Rowe Ditch is an ancient linear earthwork in Herefordshire. It is a straight linear earthwork which traverses the Arrow Valley from north to south on two distinct orientations, just to the west of the village of Pembridge. It presently runs as an earthwork for nearly two miles, but formerly extended further. It is believed to be a defensive ditch and date from around AD 650. It is within the council area of County of Herefordshire.
Historic England Scheduled Monument 1005382.

Place Type: Early Mediæval Earthwork
Historic County: Herefordshire
Lat, Long: 52.231765,-2.909193
Grid Reference: SO 3800 5967
Civil Parish: Pembridge CP
Council Area: County of Herefordshire CA
Police Area: West Mercia PA

GBPN ID: 304195
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Rowe_Ditch,_Herefordshire_304195

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