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Offa's Dyke is a late eighth-century defensive earthwork constructed during the reign of King Offa of Mercia, marking a territorial boundary between the Anglo-Saxon kingdom and Wales. This particular section, extending northwards from St John the Baptist's Church towards the River Unk in Shropshire, measures approximately 1,460 metres and forms part of the larger linear monument that once stretched across the Midland-Welsh border. The dyke comprises a substantial earth bank with an external ditch, representing one of the most ambitious engineering projects of the Anglo-Saxon period. The monument survives as a significant archaeological record of eighth-century political geography and defensive strategy along the border region.
Offa's Dyke: section 1600yds (1460m) long, N from St John the Baptist's Church to River Unk is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1003246. View the official record →
Offa's Dyke is a late eighth-century defensive earthwork constructed during the reign of King Offa of Mercia, marking a territorial boundary between the Anglo-Saxon kingdom and Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1003246.
Offa's Dyke: section 1600yds (1460m) long, N from St John the Baptist's Church to River Unk 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 1003246.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow 500m north of The Oak Farm (5.9 km), Bicton Ditches (6.3 km), Offa's Dyke: section 400m south west of Springhill Farm (7.1 km).
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