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Offa's Dyke is a linear earthwork that forms part of the extensive frontier defence constructed during the reign of King Offa of Mercia in the late eighth century. This section, extending approximately 270 metres north of Pentre-Shannel in Shropshire, comprises a substantial bank and ditch characteristic of the monument's typical construction across its entire length of over 150 kilometres. The dyke was built to demarcate and defend the border between the Anglo-Saxon kingdom of Mercia and the Welsh kingdoms to the west, representing one of the most significant earthwork engineering projects of the early medieval period. The surviving section in this location demonstrates the physical durability of the structure, which has remained a prominent landscape feature for over twelve centuries.
Offa's Dyke: section 300yds (270m) long, N of Pentre-Shannel is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1003019. View the official record →
Offa's Dyke is a linear earthwork that forms part of the extensive frontier defence constructed during the reign of King Offa of Mercia in the late eighth century. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1003019.
Offa's Dyke: section 300yds (270m) long, N of Pentre-Shannel 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 1003019.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Offa's Dyke: section 360yds (330m) long, Llynclys Hill (4.5 km), Llanyblodwel Bridge (5.3 km), Rhyd-Meredydd Bridge over River Tanat (5.5 km).
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Research the area around Offa's Dyke: section 300yds (270m) long, N of Pentre-Shannel