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Offa's Dyke is a linear earthwork constructed during the late 8th century under the direction of King Offa of Mercia, forming a substantial boundary between Anglo-Saxon Mercia and the Welsh kingdoms. This section of the dyke, located near Coxbury Farm in Gloucestershire, comprises a substantial bank and ditch formation typical of the monument's physical character along its approximately 177-kilometre length. The earthwork demonstrates considerable engineering effort, with the bank rising significantly above the contemporary ground surface and the ditch remaining a prominent topographical feature. This particular section represents one of the most impressive surviving stretches of the dyke and remains a significant indicator of early medieval territorial demarcation and political authority.
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 constructed during the late 8th century under the direction of King Offa of Mercia, forming a substantial boundary between Anglo-Saxon Mercia and the Welsh kingdoms. 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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