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Red Hill Cross Ridge Dyke is a medieval linear earthwork located in Radnorshire, Wales. The monument consists of a substantial ditch and bank formation characteristic of cross-ridge dykes, which were constructed to control access and movement across the landscape, particularly in upland terrain. Such dykes are typically dated to the medieval period and reflect the organisation of land use and pastoral management in the Welsh marches during the high medieval era. The earthwork's preservation and scheduling as a monument of national importance indicates its significance for understanding the medieval settlement patterns and territorial boundaries of the region.
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 the UK.
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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