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Offa's Dyke: Cadwgan Hall Section is a linear earthwork forming part of the substantial eighth-century frontier work constructed between the Kingdom of Mercia and Welsh territories. This particular section, extending from the River Clywedog to the railway in Denbighshire, preserves the characteristic form of a substantial bank with a ditch on its western face, typical of the structure maintained across much of the dyke's length. The monument dates to the reign of Offa of Mercia, traditionally ascribed to the late eighth century, though modern scholarship indicates construction and modification likely occurred across a longer timespan. The Cadwgan Hall section represents an important survival of this Early Medieval boundary work, which remains one of the most significant physical manifestations of early medieval power and territorial definition in Britain.
Offa's Dyke: Cadwgan Hall Section, extending from River Clywedog to the Railway is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference DE132. View the official record →
Offa's Dyke: Cadwgan Hall Section is a linear earthwork forming part of the substantial eighth-century frontier work constructed between the Kingdom of Mercia and Welsh territories. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference DE132.
Offa's Dyke: Cadwgan Hall Section, extending from River Clywedog to the Railway 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.
Offa's Dyke: Cadwgan Hall Section, extending from River Clywedog to the Railway 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 DE132.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Offa's Dyke: Section SW from Tatham Bridge (5.1 km), Wynnstay Colliery Walker Fan House (5.3 km), Wynnstay Colliery Winding Engine House (5.4 km).
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