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Offa's Dyke is a linear earthwork that forms part of the celebrated frontier monument constructed during the reign of King Offa of Mercia in the late eighth century. This particular section, extending approximately 800 metres south-eastward from the county boundary towards the River Unk in the Powys area of Wales, comprises a substantial bank and ditch typical of the dyke's construction throughout its course. The monument represents one of the most significant Anglo-Saxon engineering projects, demarcating the boundary between the Mercian kingdom and Welsh territories, and this section preserves evidence of the original earthwork's defensive and territorial character. The dyke's physical form and stratigraphic sequence at this location contribute to understanding the monument's eighth-century construction and its sustained function as a boundary marker into the medieval period.
Offa's Dyke: section 1/2 mile (800m) long, SE from county boundary to River Unk Also in Powys: Wales is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1004777. View the official record →
Offa's Dyke is a linear earthwork that forms part of the celebrated frontier monument 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 1004777.
Offa's Dyke: section 1/2 mile (800m) long, SE from county boundary to River Unk Also in Powys: Wales 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 1004777.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Offa's Dyke: section 175m east of Cefn Bronydd (5.8 km), Small enclosed settlement on Fron, 340m west of St John's Church (6.6 km), Standing stone 350yds (320m) SE of Whitcott Keysett (7.1 km).
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Research the area around Offa's Dyke: section 1/2 mile (800m) long, SE from county boundary to River Unk Also in Powys: Wales