Scheduled MonumentsWalesUpper Short Ditch
Early Medieval · Linear Earthwork

Upper Short Ditch

Wales
Cadw SAM MG201
Period
Early Medieval
Site type
Linear Earthwork
Broad class
Monument
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Upper Short Ditch is a linear earthwork situated in Wales and designated as a scheduled ancient monument under Cadw reference MG201. The monument dates to the Early Medieval period and represents the type of boundary or defensive works constructed during this era of Welsh history. As a linear earthwork, it would have served practical purposes such as marking territorial boundaries or providing defensive positions across the landscape. The physical remains consist of the characteristic ditch and bank formation typical of Early Medieval linear monuments in Wales.

Upper Short Ditch is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference MG201. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Upper Short Ditch?

Upper Short Ditch is a linear earthwork situated in Wales and designated as a scheduled ancient monument under Cadw reference MG201. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference MG201.

What period does Upper Short Ditch date from?

Upper Short Ditch dates from the early medieval period, and is classified as a linear earthwork. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across the UK.

Who is responsible for protecting Upper Short Ditch?

Upper Short Ditch 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 MG201.

What other scheduled monuments are near Upper Short Ditch?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Crugyn Tump Castle Mound (6.4 km), Small enclosed settlement on Castle Idris, 400m south west of Penrhiew Lodge (6.6 km), Motte and bailey castle immediately south west of The Moat (6.7 km).

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