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Wat's Dyke is a linear earthwork of Early Medieval date that forms part of the substantial defensive or boundary system constructed in the Welsh-English borderlands. This section, located south-east of Meadow Mills in Flintshire, represents a stretch of the broader dyke that extends for considerable distances through the region, traditionally associated with the 7th or 8th century Anglo-Saxon period. The monument comprises an earthen bank and ditch, characteristic of Early Medieval linear works, though the precise circumstances of its construction and the identity of its builders remain subjects of scholarly discussion. As a scheduled ancient monument under the Cadw designation system, this section retains archaeological significance for understanding the political and territorial dynamics of the early medieval Welsh-English frontier.
Wat's Dyke: Section SE of Meadow Mills is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference FL079. View the official record →
Wat's Dyke is a linear earthwork of Early Medieval date that forms part of the substantial defensive or boundary system constructed in the Welsh-English borderlands. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference FL079.
Wat's Dyke: Section SE of Meadow Mills 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 SE of Meadow Mills 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 FL079.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Round Barrow 180m E of Mwccwd (6.4 km), Bron Fadog Enclosure (6.8 km), Bryn y Cwm Mound & Bailey Castle (7.1 km).
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