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Offa's Dyke is a linear earthwork constructed in the late eighth century, traditionally attributed to King Offa of Mercia, forming a substantial frontier demarcation between Anglo-Saxon Mercia and the Welsh kingdoms to the west. This section, measuring approximately 1170 metres in length and extending northward from the southern boundary of Rownal Covert in Shropshire, comprises a substantial bank with an external ditch, typical of the dyke's construction throughout its course. The earthwork demonstrates the scale and organisation of Mercian authority during the late Anglo-Saxon period and remains one of the most significant surviving monuments of early medieval Britain. The section's preservation within this landscape contributes to the understanding of the dyke's topographical strategy and its role in regulating cross-border movement and communication.
Offa's Dyke: section 2/3 mile (1170m) long, N from southern boundary of Rownal Covert is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1003013. View the official record →
Offa's Dyke is a linear earthwork constructed in the late eighth century, traditionally attributed to King Offa of Mercia, forming a substantial frontier demarcation between Anglo-Saxon Mercia and the Welsh kingdoms to the west. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1003013.
Offa's Dyke: section 2/3 mile (1170m) long, N from southern boundary of Rownal Covert 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 1003013.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Offa's Dyke: Cwm Section (8.4 km), Wantyn Dyke (8.8 km), Mellington Hill Round Barrow (9.2 km).
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Research the area around Offa's Dyke: section 2/3 mile (1170m) long, N from southern boundary of Rownal Covert