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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 →
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.
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.
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.
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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