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Offa's Dyke is a linear earthwork monument dating to the late eighth century, constructed during the reign of King Offa of Mercia as a frontier demarcation between the Anglo-Saxon kingdom and Welsh territories. This section, located southeast of Coxbury Farm in Gloucestershire, comprises part of the substantial dyke system that extends for approximately 177 kilometres along the England-Wales border. The monument survives as an upstanding bank and ditch, typical of the dyke's physical form throughout its length, representing a significant engineering achievement of the Anglo-Saxon period. As a scheduled ancient monument, this section retains archaeological and historical importance as evidence of early medieval territorial organisation and engineering capability.
Offa's Dyke: section 340m south east of Coxbury Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1020482. View the official record →
Offa's Dyke is a linear earthwork monument dating to the late eighth century, constructed during the reign of King Offa of Mercia as a frontier demarcation between the Anglo-Saxon kingdom and Welsh territories. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1020482.
Offa's Dyke: section 340m south east of Coxbury 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 1020482.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Offa's Dyke: section in Worgan's Wood, 800m west of Chase Farm (8.5 km), St. Mary's Churchyard Cross, Penterry (8.7 km), Offa's Dyke: section in Boatwood Plantation, 320m south west of Chase Farm (8.7 km).
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Research the area around Offa's Dyke: section 340m south east of Coxbury Farm