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Lower Short Ditch (Northern Part) is a cross ridge dyke located in Wales and designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under Cadw reference MG223. Cross ridge dykes of this type are linear earthwork defences that typically block valleys or ridge routes and are generally attributed to the early medieval period, though their precise dating and function remain subjects of archaeological investigation. The monument consists of a ditch and bank construction characteristic of such defensive works, which may have served to control movement of people or livestock across the landscape. The northern section represents part of a larger defensive system that would have required significant labour investment to construct and maintain.
Lower Short Ditch (Northern Part) is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference MG223. View the official record →
Lower Short Ditch (Northern Part) is a cross ridge dyke located in Wales and designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under Cadw reference MG223. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference MG223.
Lower Short Ditch (Northern Part) dates from the unknown period, and is classified as a cross ridge dyke. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across the UK.
Lower Short Ditch (Northern Part) 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 MG223.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Offa's Dyke: section 575m north west of Myndtown (5.1 km), Offa's Dyke: section 175m east of Cefn Bronydd (6.1 km), Small enclosed settlement on Castle Idris, 400m south west of Penrhiew Lodge (6.3 km).
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