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Vervil Dyke is a linear earthwork located in Glamorgan, Wales, and represents an Early Medieval defensive or boundary feature. The dyke consists of a bank and ditch system characteristic of Early Medieval period fortifications, though its precise dating and original extent remain subjects of archaeological study. As a scheduled ancient monument, it forms part of the wider landscape of Early Medieval earthworks in south Wales, a period marked by the establishment of territorial boundaries and the consolidation of Welsh kingdoms following the departure of Roman forces.
Vervil Dyke is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference GM465. View the official record →
Vervil Dyke is a linear earthwork located in Glamorgan, Wales, and represents an Early Medieval defensive or boundary feature. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference GM465.
Vervil Dyke dates from the early medieval period, and is classified as a dyke. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.
Vervil 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 GM465.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cwm Bach Camps (6 km), Buarth-Mawr Barn (6.2 km), Cwm Nash Defended Enclosure (7.3 km).
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