Scheduled MonumentsWalesBwlch Aeddan Dyke
Medieval · Linear Earthwork

Bwlch Aeddan Dyke

Wales
Cadw SAM MG100
Period
Medieval
Site type
Linear Earthwork
Broad class
Monument
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Bwlch Aeddan Dyke is a linear earthwork located in Wales, designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under Cadw reference MG100. The monument consists of a substantial bank and ditch construction that traverses the landscape, characteristic of medieval defensive or boundary earthworks. Such linear features in the Welsh medieval period typically functioned as territorial markers, defensive barriers, or administrative boundaries between lordships and commotes. The dyke represents an important example of medieval land division and fortification practices in Wales, though detailed archaeological investigation of this specific site remains limited in the published scholarly record.

Bwlch Aeddan Dyke is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference MG100. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bwlch Aeddan Dyke?

Bwlch Aeddan Dyke is a linear earthwork located in Wales, designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under Cadw reference MG100. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference MG100.

What period does Bwlch Aeddan Dyke date from?

Bwlch Aeddan Dyke dates from the medieval period, and is classified as a linear earthwork. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Bwlch Aeddan Dyke?

Bwlch Aeddan 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 MG100.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bwlch Aeddan Dyke?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Mound in Churchyard (5 km), Powis Castle Park Mound (5.7 km), Camp 270m SSW of Ty Mawr (6.4 km).

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