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Early Medieval · Dyke

Dyke 387m E of Clawdd Trawscae Farm

Wales
Cadw SAM GM261
Period
Early Medieval
Site type
Dyke
Broad class
Defence
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Dyke 387m E of Clawdd Trawscae Farm is an Early Medieval defensive earthwork located in Wales and recorded under Cadw's Scheduled Ancient Monument designation GM261. The monument consists of a linear dyke characteristic of the Early Medieval period, when such earthworks served as boundary demarcations or defensive barriers across the Welsh landscape. The precise dating and original extent of this structure reflect the military and territorial organisation of Early Medieval Wales, though detailed archaeological investigation of this specific site remains limited in the published scholarly record. Its survival as an archaeological feature contributes to understanding the settlement patterns and defensive strategies of this formative period in Welsh history.

Dyke 387m E of Clawdd Trawscae Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference GM261. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Dyke 387m E of Clawdd Trawscae Farm?

Dyke 387m E of Clawdd Trawscae Farm is an Early Medieval defensive earthwork located in Wales and recorded under Cadw's Scheduled Ancient Monument designation GM261. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference GM261.

What period does Dyke 387m E of Clawdd Trawscae Farm date from?

Dyke 387m E of Clawdd Trawscae Farm dates from the early medieval period, and is classified as a dyke. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across the UK.

Who is responsible for protecting Dyke 387m E of Clawdd Trawscae Farm?

Dyke 387m E of Clawdd Trawscae Farm 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 GM261.

What other scheduled monuments are near Dyke 387m E of Clawdd Trawscae Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cairnfield on Mynydd Eglwysilan (8 km), Prehistoric Rock Art on Mynydd Eglwysilan Common (8.1 km), Carneddi Llwydion (8.4 km).

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