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Wat's Dyke is a linear earthwork monument forming part of a substantial defensive barrier constructed during the early medieval period, likely dating to the late seventh or eighth century. This 490-metre section, positioned immediately north and south of Preeshenelle Bridge in Shropshire, represents a preserved portion of a much longer dyke that originally extended for many miles across the Welsh Marches. The earthwork comprises a substantial bank with an associated ditch, designed to demarcate territorial control and regulate movement between lowland England and the Welsh uplands. The monument remains a significant archaeological witness to early medieval political geography and the development of frontier management in the Anglo-Saxon period.
Wat's Dyke, 490m long section, immediately north and south of Preeshenelle Bridge is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1020615. View the official record →
Wat's Dyke is a linear earthwork monument forming part of a substantial defensive barrier constructed during the early medieval period, likely dating to the late seventh or eighth century. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1020615.
Wat's Dyke, 490m long section, immediately north and south of Preeshenelle Bridge 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 1020615.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Oswestry Castle: motte and adjoining section of the town wall immediately north east of Christ Church (6.3 km), Wat's Dyke: 375m long section immediately south of Middleton Road and west of Laburnum Drive (6.6 km), Wat's Dyke: 365m long section, extending from 45m north east of Gate House on Shrewsbury Road (7 km).
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