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Offa's Dyke is a substantial linear earthwork dating to the late eighth century, constructed under the direction of King Offa of Mercia as a territorial boundary between his kingdom and Wales. This section at Llynclys Hill in Shropshire extends for approximately 330 metres and represents one of the best-preserved portions of the wider monument, which runs for some 177 kilometres across the Wales–England border. The dyke comprises a prominent bank with an accompanying ditch, demonstrating the significant labour investment required for its construction and maintenance. The monument stands as one of the most substantial surviving examples of Anglo-Saxon military and political engineering, marking the consolidation of Mercian power during the eighth century.
Offa's Dyke: section 360yds (330m) long, Llynclys Hill is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1003014. View the official record →
Offa's Dyke is a substantial linear earthwork dating to the late eighth century, constructed under the direction of King Offa of Mercia as a territorial boundary between his kingdom and Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1003014.
Offa's Dyke: section 360yds (330m) long, Llynclys Hill 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 1003014.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bryn Mawr Camp (5 km), Roman Supply Depot, Llansantffraid ym Mechain (5.2 km), Hen Domen (5.7 km).
This page is just one thread. A full Aubrey report pulls together 15 strands of Offa's Dyke: section 360yds (330m) long, Llynclys Hill's history, each drawn from the record and mapped to the exact spot:
Every location is different. Not every section appears for every place, only what the historical record actually holds turns up in a report.
Offa's Dyke: section 360yds (330m) long, Llynclys Hill stands on Dinantian Rocks (Undifferentiated), bedrock that formed in the Mississippian. The rock here is limestone with subordinate sandstone and argillaceous rocks.