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Offa's Dyke is a linear earthwork of eighth-century date constructed during the reign of King Offa of Mercia, forming a substantial frontier defence or demarcation between the Anglo-Saxon kingdom and Welsh territories. This particular section, located 400 metres north and 170 metres east of Selley Hall in Shropshire, comprises a substantial bank and ditch configuration typical of the monument's construction across its entire length. The earthwork survives as a prominent landscape feature at this location, preserving evidence of Mercia's territorial ambitions and administrative authority during the late Saxon period. The site's designation as a scheduled ancient monument reflects its archaeological and historical importance as part of one of Britain's most significant early medieval engineering projects.
Offa's Dyke: section 400m north and 170m east of Selley Hall is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1020904. View the official record →
Offa's Dyke is a linear earthwork of eighth-century date constructed during the reign of King Offa of Mercia, forming a substantial frontier defence or demarcation between the Anglo-Saxon kingdom and Welsh territories. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1020904.
Offa's Dyke: section 400m north and 170m east of Selley Hall 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 1020904.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Offa's Dyke: Section extending 202m from River Teme to West Street (4.4 km), Knighton Mound & Bailey Castle (4.7 km), Offa's Dyke: Section extending 165m S to Fildas Place and thence from Mill stream to Frydd Wood (4.9 km).
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