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Wat's Dyke is a linear earthwork of early medieval date forming part of a substantial defensive or administrative boundary system. This 380 metre section, located immediately east of the Sewage Works, comprises a ditch and accompanying bank typical of the dyke's construction throughout its extent in the Welsh Marches. The monument is thought to date from the seventh or eighth century and is attributed to the Anglo-Saxon kingdom of Mercia, though uncertainty remains regarding its precise chronological placement within this period. The dyke represents a significant phase in the territorial organization of the early medieval border region between what are now Wales and England.
Wat's Dyke, 380m long section, immediately east of the Sewage Works is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1020616. View the official record →
Wat's Dyke is a linear earthwork of early medieval date forming part of a substantial defensive or administrative boundary system. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1020616.
Wat's Dyke, 380m long section, immediately east of the Sewage Works is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic England (NHLE) — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in England. The official designation reference is 1020616.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Offa's Dyke: section 360yds (330m) long, Llynclys Hill (4.8 km), Knockin Castle: a motte and bailey castle immediately east of St Mary's Church (5.8 km), Blodwell Rock Camp and portions of Llanymynech Hill Camp Also in Powys: Wales (5.9 km).
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