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Offa's Dyke is a linear earthwork of eighth-century date constructed under the direction of King Offa of Mercia, likely during the later years of his reign between approximately 760 and 796. This section, located south of The Royal Oak Inn in Shropshire, extends for some 180 metres and represents part of the substantial defensive frontier that originally stretched for approximately 150 kilometres along the Welsh border. The dyke comprises a substantial bank with an associated ditch, the proportions and alignment of which reflect the engineering ambition of the Mercian kingdom at its height. The monument remains visible as an earthwork feature and is designated as an ancient monument of national importance, preserving evidence of one of the most significant border constructions of early medieval Britain.
Offa's Dyke: section 200yds (180m) long, S of The Royal Oak Inn is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1006260. View the official record →
Offa's Dyke is a linear earthwork of eighth-century date constructed under the direction of King Offa of Mercia, likely during the later years of his reign between approximately 760 and 796. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1006260.
Offa's Dyke: section 200yds (180m) long, S of The Royal Oak Inn 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 1006260.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Carreghofa Castle (3.2 km), Llanymynech Hill Camp (3.3 km), Lime kilns, associated tramways, structures and other buildings at Llanymynech (4 km).
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Research the area around Offa's Dyke: section 200yds (180m) long, S of The Royal Oak Inn