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Offa's Dyke: Rushock Hill section is an ancient monument comprising a linear earthwork that forms part of the extensive defensive or territorial boundary constructed during the reign of King Offa of Mercia in the late eighth century. This particular section, extending approximately 1630 yards eastward from Rushock Hill to Kennel Wood in Herefordshire, preserves substantial remains of the dyke's characteristic form, consisting of a substantial bank with a ditch on its western side. The monument represents a significant surviving element of Offa's Dyke, one of the most impressive engineering achievements of Anglo-Saxon England, constructed to demarcate and defend the Mercian frontier against Welsh incursions and territorial claims. The earthwork remains a prominent landscape feature in this part of the Herefordshire border region, demonstrating the scale and ambition of eighth-century linear defence construction.
Offa's Dyke: Rushock Hill section, extending 1630yds (1490m) E to Kennel Wood is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1001731. View the official record →
Offa's Dyke: Rushock Hill section is an ancient monument comprising a linear earthwork that forms part of the extensive defensive or territorial boundary constructed during the reign of King Offa of Mercia in the late eighth century. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1001731.
Offa's Dyke: Rushock Hill section, extending 1630yds (1490m) E to Kennel Wood is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic England (NHLE) — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in England. The official designation reference is 1001731.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Castle Twts (4.4 km), Mound S of Woodbrook (5.2 km), Offa's Dyke: the section E of Garden Wood, extending SE 85yds (80m) (5.5 km).
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