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Offa's Dyke is a linear earthwork monument constructed in the late eighth century under the direction of King Offa of Mercia to demarcate the border between the Anglo-Saxon kingdom and Welsh territories. The section at Careg-y-Big in Shropshire, measuring approximately 180 metres in length, exemplifies the physical character of the dyke as a substantial bank and ditch formation, which typically comprises a raised bank faced on both sides with ditch work. This particular stretch survives as a prominent earthwork feature and remains a significant testament to Anglo-Saxon frontier engineering and territorial control during the Mercian period. The monument continues to form part of the larger continuous defensive and administrative boundary that extends across the Welsh March for over 150 kilometres.
Offa's Dyke: section 200yds (180m) long, at Careg-y-Big is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1006238. View the official record →
Offa's Dyke is a linear earthwork monument constructed in the late eighth century under the direction of King Offa of Mercia to demarcate the border between the Anglo-Saxon kingdom and Welsh territories. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1006238.
Offa's Dyke: section 200yds (180m) long, at 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 1006238.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Offa's Dyke: section 170m south-east of Fron (5.2 km), Offa's Dyke: section 50yds (45m) long, SW of Crane Rock (6.3 km), Offa's Dyke: section 220yds (200m) long, N from Royal Oak Inn, Treflach Wood (6.7 km).
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Research the area around Offa's Dyke: section 200yds (180m) long, at Careg-y-Big