Scheduled MonumentsWalesWat's Dyke: Section N of Carlton Grange
Unknown · Linear Earthwork

Wat's Dyke: Section N of Carlton Grange

Flintshire, Wales
Cadw SAM FL172
Period
Unknown
Site type
Linear Earthwork
Broad class
Monument
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Wat's Dyke is a linear earthwork of Anglo-Saxon or early medieval date forming part of a substantial defensive or boundary system in the Welsh-English frontier region. Section N at Carlton Grange in Flintshire comprises a ditch and bank structure characteristic of the dyke's construction, though the precise dating and original extent of this particular section remain subjects of ongoing archaeological investigation. The monument represents significant evidence for early medieval territorial definition and control in the borderlands, though detailed documentation of this specific section is limited within the scholarly record. The site is protected as a scheduled ancient monument under Welsh heritage legislation.

Wat's Dyke: Section N of Carlton Grange is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference FL172. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Wat's Dyke: Section N of Carlton Grange?

Wat's Dyke is a linear earthwork of Anglo-Saxon or early medieval date forming part of a substantial defensive or boundary system in the Welsh-English frontier region. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference FL172.

What period does Wat's Dyke: Section N of Carlton Grange date from?

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 the UK.

Who is responsible for protecting Wat's Dyke: Section N of Carlton Grange?

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.

What other scheduled monuments are near Wat's Dyke: Section N of Carlton Grange?

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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