Scheduled MonumentsWalesDyke 387m E of Clawdd Trawscae Farm
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 linear earthwork located in Wales and designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument (GM261) by Cadw. The monument represents the type of defensive or territorial dyke constructed during the early medieval period, likely serving to demarcate land boundaries or provide defensive advantage across the Welsh landscape. The earthwork survives as a visible archaeological feature in the landscape near Clawdd Trawscae Farm, contributing to the record of early medieval engineering and land organization in the region.

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 linear earthwork located in Wales and designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument (GM261) by Cadw. 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 Britain.

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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