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Wat's Dyke is a linear earthwork of Early Medieval date that extends across the borderlands between present-day Wales and England. The monument at Crispin Lane, Wrexham, forms part of the broader dyke system traditionally attributed to the 8th century, possibly constructed during the reign of Offa of Mercia or in response to Mercian expansion into Welsh territory. The earthwork consists of a substantial bank with an associated ditch, characteristic of defensive frontier works of the period. This section represents part of the wider archaeological and historical record of Early Medieval frontier management in the Anglo-Welsh borderlands.
Wat's Dyke at Crispin Lane, Wrexham is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference DE286. View the official record →
Wat's Dyke is a linear earthwork of Early Medieval date that extends across the borderlands between present-day Wales and England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference DE286.
Wat's Dyke at Crispin Lane, Wrexham dates from the early medieval period, and is classified as a linear earthwork. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across the UK.
Wat's Dyke at Crispin Lane, Wrexham 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 DE286.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Wat's Dyke: Section extending from Middle Sontley to Black Brook Bridge (5.1 km), Wat's Dyke: Section extending from Black Brook Bridge to Pentre-Clawdd (6.3 km), Gardden Camp (7.2 km).
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