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Wat's Dyke is a linear earthwork of Early Medieval date forming part of a substantial defensive or boundary system in the borderlands between Wales and England. Section N at Bryn Estyn in Flintshire represents a well-preserved segment of this longer dyke, which scholars have traditionally attributed to the seventh or eighth century, though its precise dating and construction phase remain subjects of ongoing archaeological study. The earthwork consists of a ditch with an accompanying bank, characteristic of linear defences of this period erected to control movement across the landscape. As a scheduled ancient monument, this section preserves important evidence for Early Medieval frontier management and territorial organisation in north-east Wales.
Wat's Dyke: Section N of Bryn Estyn is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference FL118. View the official record →
Wat's Dyke is a linear earthwork of Early Medieval date forming part of a substantial defensive or boundary system in the borderlands between Wales and England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference FL118.
Wat's Dyke: Section N of Bryn Estyn 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 of Bryn Estyn 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 FL118.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Wat's Dyke: Section SSW of Wrexham Station, 130m Long (8.3 km), Offa's Dyke: Section in Plas Power Park (8.5 km), Nant Mill Wood Shaft Mounds (8.7 km).
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