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Wat's Dyke is a linear earthwork that forms part of a substantial defensive boundary constructed in the Early Medieval period, likely dating to the seventh or eighth century. This section, located at the Rectory in Hope, Flintshire, represents a portion of the broader dyke system that extended across the Welsh–English borderlands. The monument comprises an earthen bank and ditch, characteristic of Early Medieval frontier demarcation works, and its preservation at this location provides evidence of the territorial organisation and defensive strategies of the period. The dyke's construction and maintenance reflect the political and military concerns of Early Medieval Welsh kingdoms in managing their eastern boundaries.
Wat's Dyke: Section N of the Rectory, Hope is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference FL171. View the official record →
Wat's Dyke is a linear earthwork that forms part of a substantial defensive boundary constructed in the Early Medieval period, likely dating to the seventh or eighth century. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference FL171.
Wat's Dyke: Section N of the Rectory, Hope dates from the early medieval period, and is classified as a linear earthwork. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across the UK.
Wat's Dyke: Section N of the Rectory, Hope 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 FL171.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Offa's Dyke: Section in Plas Power Park (8.3 km), Wrexham Churchyard Ornamental Wrought Iron Gates and Screen (8.7 km), Wat's Dyke : Section South of Ruthin Road (8.7 km).
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