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Rushock Hill section of Offa's Dyke is an ancient monument in Herefordshire consisting of a substantial linear earthwork extending approximately 1630 yards eastward towards Kennel Wood. The dyke dates to the late eighth century, constructed during the reign of King Offa of Mercia as a boundary work between the Anglo-Saxon kingdom of Mercia and the Welsh principalities to the west. This section of the dyke is characterised by a substantial bank with associated ditch, typical of the monument's construction along much of its length, and represents a key survival of this major territorial frontier. The Rushock Hill section remains one of the most impressive stretches of the entire Offa's Dyke linear earthwork, which extended for approximately 149 miles along the Welsh border.
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 →
Rushock Hill section of Offa's Dyke is an ancient monument in Herefordshire consisting of a substantial linear earthwork extending approximately 1630 yards eastward towards Kennel Wood. 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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