Scheduled MonumentsWalesCrugyn Bank Dyke
Early Medieval · Linear Earthwork

Crugyn Bank Dyke

Wales
Cadw SAM MG062
Period
Early Medieval
Site type
Linear Earthwork
Broad class
Monument
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Crugyn Bank Dyke is a linear earthwork of Early Medieval date situated in Wales and recorded in the Cadw schedule of ancient monuments. The dyke represents defensive or territorial boundary infrastructure typical of the Early Medieval period, when such linear features were constructed across the Welsh landscape to demarcate land holdings or protect settlements and agricultural land. As an earthwork of this class and period, it contributes to understanding the political organisation and landscape management of early medieval Wales, though detailed scholarly investigation of this particular monument remains limited in published sources.

Crugyn Bank Dyke is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference MG062. View the official record →

About this monument

Questions & answers

What is Crugyn Bank Dyke?

Crugyn Bank Dyke is a linear earthwork of Early Medieval date situated in Wales and recorded in the Cadw schedule of ancient monuments. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference MG062.

What period does Crugyn Bank Dyke date from?

Crugyn Bank 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 Crugyn Bank Dyke?

Crugyn Bank 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 MG062.

What other scheduled monuments are near Crugyn Bank Dyke?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Castell y Blaidd (5.9 km), Castell y Blaidd Medieval Settlement (6.1 km), Fron Top Deserted Rural Settlement (6.5 km).

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