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Offa's Dyke: Pentre-Bychan Hall Section is a linear earthwork forming part of the extensive Early Medieval frontier work traditionally attributed to King Offa of Mercia in the late eighth century. This 540-metre section, located in Denbighshire and extending southward from Bron-Wylfa, comprises a substantial bank and ditch typical of the dyke's construction, engineered to mark and defend the Anglo-Saxon border with Wales. The monument remains a significant surviving example of Early Medieval military architecture and landscape management. As a scheduled ancient monument under Cadw protection (SAM DE137), this section contributes to understanding the broader geopolitical and engineering achievements of the Early Medieval period in Britain.
Offa's Dyke: Pentre-Bychan Hall Section, extending 540m S from Bron-Wylfa is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference DE137. View the official record →
Offa's Dyke: Pentre-Bychan Hall Section is a linear earthwork forming part of the extensive Early Medieval frontier work traditionally attributed to King Offa of Mercia in the late eighth century. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference DE137.
Offa's Dyke: Pentre-Bychan Hall Section, extending 540m S from Bron-Wylfa 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.
Offa's Dyke: Pentre-Bychan Hall Section, extending 540m S from Bron-Wylfa 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 DE137.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Wynnstay Colliery Winding Engine House (4.6 km), Offa's Dyke: Section N of Home Farm (4.7 km), Darland Wood Round Barrows (5.7 km).
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