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Wat's Dyke is a linear earthwork of early medieval date, forming part of the defensive frontier systems of the Anglo-Saxon kingdom of Mercia. The 80-metre section recorded as NHLE entry 1020564 near Oswestry Castle preserves evidence of an impressive bank structure characteristic of Mercian boundary construction, likely dating to the seventh or eighth century. The monument lies within a landscape of historical significance, with adjacent cultivation terraces some 540 metres east of the castle indicating long-term patterns of land management in the area. This dyke represents an important archaeological survival from a period when English kingdoms were consolidating territorial control along their borders.
Wat's Dyke:80m long section and adjacent cultivation terraces 540m east of Oswestry Castle is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1020564. View the official record →
Wat's Dyke is a linear earthwork of early medieval date, forming part of the defensive frontier systems of the Anglo-Saxon kingdom of Mercia. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1020564.
Wat's Dyke:80m long section and adjacent cultivation terraces 540m east of Oswestry Castle 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 1020564.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Offa's Dyke: section 200yds (180m) long, S of The Royal Oak Inn (5.8 km), Offa's Dyke: section 330yds (300m) S from Treflach Wood (6.1 km), Offa's Dyke: section 90m east of Ty Gwyn (6.4 km).
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