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Wat's Dyke is a linear earthwork of Early Medieval date, traditionally attributed to the seventh century, running through the landscape near Hope in Flintshire, Wales. This section of the monument survives as a substantial bank and ditch, representing part of a longer defensive frontier that extended for many miles across the Welsh-English borderland. The dyke is believed to have functioned as a territorial boundary or defensive barrier, possibly constructed under the authority of Mercian rulers during the early Anglo-Saxon period. This particular section remains an important archaeological witness to Early Medieval border administration and landscape management along the Welsh marches.
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 of Early Medieval date, traditionally attributed to the seventh century, running through the landscape near Hope in Flintshire, 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 Britain.
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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