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Offa's Dyke is a linear earthwork of early medieval date, constructed during the reign of King Offa of Mercia in the late eighth century as a frontier defence and demarcation against Wales. This section of the dyke, located northwest of Pennsylvania Farm in Gloucestershire, survives as a substantial bank and ditch formation typical of the monument's construction across the border region. The earthwork represents one of the most significant engineering achievements of Anglo-Saxon England and marks the western extent of Mercian territorial authority. This particular section demonstrates the characteristic physical profile of the dyke, comprising an upcast bank with an accompanying ditch on the Welsh side, evidence of its deliberate construction as a physical and symbolic boundary.
Offa's Dyke: section 130m north west of Pennsylvania Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1020641. View the official record →
Offa's Dyke is a linear earthwork of early medieval date, constructed during the reign of King Offa of Mercia in the late eighth century as a frontier defence and demarcation against Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1020641.
Offa's Dyke: section 130m north west of Pennsylvania Farm 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 1020641.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Heston Brake Long Barrow (6 km), Crick Medieval House (6.2 km), Crick Moated Site (6.2 km).
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Research the area around Offa's Dyke: section 130m north west of Pennsylvania Farm