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Bwlch y Clawdd Dyke is a linear earthwork located in Wales, designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under the reference GM500. The monument consists of a substantial bank and ditch construction characteristic of early medieval frontier works, though its precise dating and original function remain subjects of scholarly investigation. Its form and distribution suggest it may relate to territorial demarcation or defensive purposes during the early medieval period. The earthwork represents an important example of linear monument construction in the Welsh landscape, contributing to broader understanding of early medieval settlement patterns and political boundaries in Wales.
Bwlch y Clawdd Dyke is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference GM500. View the official record →
Bwlch y Clawdd Dyke is a linear earthwork located in Wales, designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under the reference GM500. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference GM500.
Bwlch y Clawdd Dyke dates from the unknown period, and is classified as a linear earthwork. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across the UK.
Bwlch y Clawdd 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 GM500.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Mynydd Ton Cairns (0.9 km), Carn y Hyrddod & Neighbouring Cairn (2.3 km), Mynydd y Gelli kerb cairn (3.6 km).
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