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Offa's Dyke is a linear earthwork constructed in the late eighth century under the direction of King Offa of Mercia to demarcate the boundary between English and Welsh territories. This section, measuring approximately 270 metres in length and situated south of Pen-y-Bryn in the parish of Clwyd, Wales, comprises a substantial bank with an associated ditch, characteristic of the monument's typical construction throughout its extensive course along the Anglo-Welsh border. The dyke's physical form at this location preserves evidence of its original scale and engineering, demonstrating the considerable labour investment Offa's regime directed towards frontier consolidation in the late Mercian period. The section's survival and scheduled protection reflect its significance as part of one of medieval Britain's most ambitious earthwork projects, extending over 240 kilometres across the Welsh marches.
Offa's Dyke: section 300yds (270m) long, S of Pen-y-Bryn Also in Clwyd: Wales is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1006265. View the official record →
Offa's Dyke is a linear earthwork constructed in the late eighth century under the direction of King Offa of Mercia to demarcate the boundary between English and Welsh territories. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1006265.
Offa's Dyke: section 300yds (270m) long, S of Pen-y-Bryn Also in Clwyd: Wales 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 1006265.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Offa's Dyke: section one mile 1000yds (2520m) long, N of Llanforda Mill (7.9 km), Oswestry Castle: motte and adjoining section of the town wall immediately north east of Christ Church (8 km), Wat's Dyke:80m long section and adjacent cultivation terraces 540m east of Oswestry Castle (8.2 km).
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Research the area around Offa's Dyke: section 300yds (270m) long, S of Pen-y-Bryn Also in Clwyd: Wales