Scheduled MonumentsWalesBrynbella Mound, and sections of Offas Dyke adjoining it.
Early Medieval · Linear Earthwork

Brynbella Mound, and sections of Offas Dyke adjoining it.

Flintshire, Wales
Cadw SAM FL103
Period
Early Medieval
Site type
Linear Earthwork
Broad class
Monument
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Brynbella Mound is an early medieval earthwork located in Flintshire, Wales, situated in proximity to sections of Offa's Dyke. The mound represents a defensive or administrative structure of the early medieval period, whilst the adjoining dyke sections form part of the larger linear earthwork system traditionally attributed to King Offa of Mercia in the eighth century. The monument reflects the territorial organisation and fortification strategies characteristic of the Anglo-Welsh frontier during this period. The combined earthworks at this location demonstrate the layered defensive landscape of the early medieval Welsh borderlands and their significance in understanding frontier control and settlement patterns in the region.

Brynbella Mound, and sections of Offas Dyke adjoining it. is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference FL103. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Brynbella Mound, and sections of Offas Dyke adjoining it.?

Brynbella Mound is an early medieval earthwork located in Flintshire, Wales, situated in proximity to sections of Offa's Dyke. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference FL103.

What period does Brynbella Mound, and sections of Offas Dyke adjoining it. date from?

Brynbella Mound, and sections of Offas Dyke adjoining it. 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 Brynbella Mound, and sections of Offas Dyke adjoining it.?

Brynbella Mound, and sections of Offas Dyke adjoining it. 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 FL103.

What other scheduled monuments are near Brynbella Mound, and sections of Offas Dyke adjoining it.?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bron Fadog Enclosure (5.1 km), Round Barrow 135m SE of Lodge Farm (5.7 km), Cae Gwyn Cave (6.4 km).

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