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Wat's Dyke is a linear earthwork constructed in the Early Medieval period, likely dating to the seventh or eighth century, and represents one of the most substantial frontier monuments of early Wales. Section E at Hope in Flintshire forms part of the broader dyke system that extends for some forty kilometres across the Welsh-Mercian borderlands, serving as a territorial or defensive boundary. The earthwork comprises a substantial bank with an accompanying ditch, following the natural contours of the landscape whilst maintaining a generally north-south alignment through this region. This section, designated as Scheduled Ancient Monument FL120, survives as a prominent landscape feature and remains archaeologically significant as evidence of Early Medieval political organisation and territorial control in the borderlands between Wales and the Anglo-Saxon kingdom of Mercia.
Wat's Dyke: Section E of Hope is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference FL120. View the official record →
Wat's Dyke is a linear earthwork constructed in the Early Medieval period, likely dating to the seventh or eighth century, and represents one of the most substantial frontier monuments of early Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference FL120.
Wat's Dyke: Section E of Hope 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: Section E of Hope 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 FL120.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Wrexham Churchyard Ornamental Wrought Iron Gates and Screen (8.5 km), Wat's Dyke : Section South of Ruthin Road (8.5 km), Offa's Dyke: Plas Power Section (8.8 km).
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