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Offa's Dyke is a linear earthwork monument forming part of the longer frontier defence constructed during the reign of King Offa of Mercia in the late eighth century. This particular section, extending approximately 1190 metres northward from Careg-y-Big in Shropshire, comprises a substantial bank with an external ditch, representative of the dyke's characteristic form along the Wales-England border. The structure served to demarcate and reinforce the political boundary of the Mercian kingdom against Welsh territories. The site remains among the most impressive examples of early medieval earthwork engineering in Britain and is protected as a scheduled monument, reflecting its archaeological and historical importance in understanding Anglo-Saxon territorial organisation.
Offa's Dyke: section 1300yds (1190m) long, N from Careg-y-Big is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1006266. View the official record →
Offa's Dyke is a linear earthwork monument forming part of the longer frontier defence 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 1006266.
Offa's Dyke: section 1300yds (1190m) long, N from Careg-y-Big 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 1006266.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Trefarclawdd colliery remains immediately north of Pottery Cottages (5.4 km), Offa's Dyke: section 380m west of Pottery Cottages (5.4 km), Offa's Dyke: section 170m south-east of Fron (5.8 km).
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Research the area around Offa's Dyke: section 1300yds (1190m) long, N from Careg-y-Big