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Wat's Dyke is a linear earthwork and defensive frontier work constructed in the early medieval period, probably dating to the seventh or eighth century. This section at Rhydyn Farm in Flintshire represents part of a substantial earthwork that extends for considerable distance across the Welsh borderlands, forming a barrier between early medieval Welsh and Anglo-Saxon territories. The dyke consists of a bank and ditch construction, characteristic of early medieval frontier demarcation works. This particular segment contributes to our understanding of early medieval political boundaries and territorial organisation in the region, though questions remain regarding its precise chronology and the period of its most intensive use.
Wat's Dyke: Section N of Rhydyn Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference FL119. View the official record →
Wat's Dyke is a linear earthwork and defensive frontier work constructed in the early medieval period, probably dating to the seventh or eighth century. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference FL119.
Wat's Dyke: Section N of Rhydyn Farm 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 Rhydyn Farm 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 FL119.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Offa's Dyke: Plas Power Section (8.4 km), Bersham Ironworks (8.7 km), Hillbury Round Barrow (8.8 km).
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