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Offa's Dyke is a linear earthwork of Anglo-Saxon origin, traditionally attributed to King Offa of Mercia in the late eighth century, constructed as a territorial boundary and defensive work along the Welsh-English frontier. This section east of Cefn Bronydd in Shropshire represents a substantial surviving stretch of the monument, comprising a substantial bank and ditch that once extended for approximately 177 kilometres across the landscape. The earthwork's physical form at this location demonstrates the engineering principles characteristic of the dyke, with the bank rising prominently above the surrounding ground and the outer ditch providing additional demarcation of the boundary. The section retains considerable archaeological and historical importance as evidence of Anglo-Saxon administrative control and the demarcation of Mercian territory during the eighth century, with its preservation enabling study of early medieval landscape organisation and frontier management.
Offa's Dyke: section 175m east of Cefn Bronydd is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1020899. View the official record →
Offa's Dyke is a linear earthwork of Anglo-Saxon origin, traditionally attributed to King Offa of Mercia in the late eighth century, constructed as a territorial boundary and defensive work along the Welsh-English frontier. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1020899.
Offa's Dyke: section 175m east of Cefn Bronydd 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 1020899.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Camp on Llanfair Hill (5.4 km), Offa's Dyke: section 890m north west and 320m west of Little Selley (6.2 km), Bowl barrow 160m north of Mellin-y-Grogue (6.8 km).
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Research the area around Offa's Dyke: section 175m east of Cefn Bronydd