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Offa's Dyke is a linear earthwork constructed during the late eighth century under the direction of King Offa of Mercia as a frontier demarcation between his kingdom and the Welsh principalities to the west. The section at Llynclys Hill in Shropshire forms part of this extensive defensive and boundary work, which extended approximately 150 miles along the Welsh border. At this location the dyke survives as a substantial bank and ditch formation measuring some 330 metres in length, preserving characteristic proportions of the monument's original construction. The earthwork represents one of the most significant archaeological remains of the early medieval period in Britain and continues to mark the historical boundary between England and Wales.
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 linear earthwork constructed during the late eighth century under the direction of King Offa of Mercia as a frontier demarcation between his kingdom and the Welsh principalities to the west. 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).
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Research the area around Offa's Dyke: section 360yds (330m) long, Llynclys Hill