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Offa's Dyke is a linear earthwork constructed during the reign of King Offa of Mercia in the late eighth century, forming a major boundary defence between Anglo-Saxon Mercia and the Welsh kingdoms. This section, located east of Stowfield Farm in Gloucestershire, represents part of the southern extent of the monument as it runs through the Border country. The dyke at this location comprises a substantial bank with an associated ditch on the Welsh-facing side, typical of its construction throughout its course. The earthwork remains a significant archaeological and historical witness to early medieval territorial division and to Offa's military and administrative authority in the region.
Offa's Dyke: section 330m east of Stowfield Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1020470. View the official record →
Offa's Dyke is a linear earthwork constructed during the reign of King Offa of Mercia in the late eighth century, forming a major boundary defence between Anglo-Saxon Mercia and the Welsh kingdoms. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1020470.
Offa's Dyke: section 330m east of Stowfield Farm 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 1020470.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Scowles in Dingle Wood 560m north west of Scowles Farm (6.8 km), Whitecliff Iron Works (7.4 km), Dark Hill iron works and brickworks complex and Bear 220m south and 200m south east of Yew Tree Cottage (8.4 km).
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