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Wat's Dyke is a linear earthwork of Iron Age or Romano-British date that forms part of a substantial defensive system in the Welsh Marches. This 420-metre section, located 190 metres west of the junction between Preeshenlle Lane and St Martin's Road near Oswestry in Shropshire, comprises a ditch with an associated bank, characteristic of the dyke's construction throughout its length. The monument represents an important territorial or defensive boundary, though its precise chronology and function remain subjects of archaeological study. The earthwork survives as a substantial landscape feature and is protected as a scheduled ancient monument of national significance.
Wat's Dyke, 420m long section, 190m west of the junction between Preeshenlle Lane and St Martin's Road is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1020617. View the official record →
Wat's Dyke is a linear earthwork of Iron Age or Romano-British date that forms part of a substantial defensive system in the Welsh Marches. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1020617.
Wat's Dyke, 420m long section, 190m west of the junction between Preeshenlle Lane and St Martin's Road 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 1020617.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Motte castle at Hisland (7 km), Wat's Dyke, 380m long section, immediately east of the Sewage Works (7.1 km), Trefarclawdd colliery remains immediately north of Pottery Cottages (7.9 km).
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