Scheduled MonumentsWalesAber-Naint Dyke
Early Medieval · Linear Earthwork

Aber-Naint Dyke

Wales
Cadw SAM MG024
Period
Early Medieval
Site type
Linear Earthwork
Broad class
Monument
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Aber-Naint Dyke is a linear earthwork located in Wales that dates to the Early Medieval period. The monument comprises an earthen bank and ditch construction characteristic of territorial and defensive boundaries established during the early medieval centuries. As a scheduled ancient monument under Cadw's protection (SAM MG024), it represents the archaeological evidence of land division and political demarcation in early medieval Welsh kingdoms. The dyke's precise dating and functional interpretation remain subjects of ongoing archaeological study within the context of early medieval Welsh settlement and territorial organization.

Aber-Naint Dyke is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference MG024. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Aber-Naint Dyke?

Aber-Naint Dyke is a linear earthwork located in Wales that dates to the Early Medieval period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference MG024.

What period does Aber-Naint Dyke date from?

Aber-Naint Dyke dates from the early medieval period, and is classified as a linear earthwork. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across the UK.

Who is responsible for protecting Aber-Naint Dyke?

Aber-Naint Dyke is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Cadw — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in Wales. The official designation reference is MG024.

What other scheduled monuments are near Aber-Naint Dyke?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Tomen yr Allt Castle Mound (0.7 km), Tomen y Cefnlloer (1 km), Derwlwyn Coppice Hillfort (3 km).

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