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Wat's Dyke is a linear earthwork of Early Medieval date forming part of an extensive defensive boundary system in the Welsh-English border region. The section at New Brighton in Flintshire comprises a substantial bank and ditch alignment running north and south, representing a characteristic example of this frontier monument type. Dating to the seventh or early eighth century, Wat's Dyke is traditionally attributed to the kingdom of Mercia and marks a significant phase in Anglo-Saxon territorial expansion into Wales. The monument's physical remains at this location preserve evidence of Early Medieval military engineering and the broader geopolitical strategies that shaped the Anglo-Welsh border landscape during the early medieval period.
Wat's Dyke: Section N & E of New Brighton is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference FL085. View the official record →
Wat's Dyke is a linear earthwork of Early Medieval date forming part of an extensive defensive boundary system in the Welsh-English border region. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference FL085.
Wat's Dyke: Section N & E of New Brighton 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 N & E of New Brighton 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 FL085.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Carreg-y-llech standing stone (7.2 km), Bryntirion round barrow (7.4 km), Pen-y-stryt round barrow (7.8 km).
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