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Red Hill Cross Ridge Dyke is a medieval linear earthwork located in Radnorshire, Wales. The monument comprises a substantial bank and ditch construction typical of cross ridge dykes, which functioned as territorial boundaries and defensive barriers in the medieval Welsh borderlands. Dating to the medieval period, the dyke represents a phase of fortification and land division characteristic of the post-Norman period in the region. The earthwork remains visible as a prominent topographical feature, demonstrating the scale of engineering effort devoted to medieval territorial demarcation in this part of Radnorshire.
Red Hill Cross Ridge Dyke is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference RD183. View the official record →
Red Hill Cross Ridge Dyke is a medieval linear earthwork located in Radnorshire, Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference RD183.
Red Hill Cross Ridge Dyke dates from the medieval period, and is classified as a cross ridge dyke. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.
Red Hill Cross Ridge 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 RD183.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Begwns standing stone (4.9 km), Begwns round cairn (5 km), Pentre Jack Settlement (5.4 km).
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