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Wat's Dyke is a linear earthwork of early medieval date running through the Welsh-English borderlands. Section N at Carlton Grange in Flintshire forms part of this substantial defensive or territorial boundary system, which extends for many miles across the region. The dyke comprises an earthen bank, characteristic of early medieval frontier works, and represents an important phase of border demarcation in the region. Dating evidence and scholarly interpretation situate this monument within the early medieval period, though the precise chronology of its construction and use remains subject to ongoing historical study.
Wat's Dyke: Section N of Carlton Grange is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference FL172. View the official record →
Wat's Dyke is a linear earthwork of early medieval date running through the Welsh-English borderlands. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference FL172.
Wat's Dyke: Section N of Carlton Grange dates from the unknown 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 Carlton Grange 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 FL172.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Wat's Dyke: Section SSW of Wrexham Station, 130m Long (8.5 km), New Minera Lead Mine (8.6 km), Meadow Shaft, Minera (8.7 km).
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