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Offa's Dyke is a linear earthwork constructed during the late eighth century under the direction of King Offa of Mercia to define the boundary between his kingdom and Wales. This particular section, situated south of Careg-y-Big in Shropshire, measures approximately 230 metres in length and represents a surviving portion of what once formed a continuous defensive and demarcatory line stretching across the landscape. The dyke comprises a substantial bank with an external ditch, characteristic of the monument's construction throughout its course. This section exemplifies the engineering ambition of Offa's reign and remains a significant testament to early medieval frontier establishment and territorial control.
Offa's Dyke: section 250yds (230m) long, S of Careg-y-Big is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1006264. View the official record →
Offa's Dyke is a linear earthwork constructed during the late eighth century under the direction of King Offa of Mercia to define the boundary between his kingdom and Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1006264.
Offa's Dyke: section 250yds (230m) long, S of 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 1006264.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Offa's Dyke: section 50yds (45m) long, SW of Crane Rock (6 km), Offa's Dyke: section 220yds (200m) long, N from Royal Oak Inn, Treflach Wood (6.4 km), Offa's Dyke: section 200yds (180m) long, S of The Royal Oak Inn (6.7 km).
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Research the area around Offa's Dyke: section 250yds (230m) long, S of Careg-y-Big