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Offa's Dyke is a linear earthwork monument that forms part of the extensive defensive frontier constructed during the reign of King Offa of Mercia in the late eighth century. This particular section, located north and east of Selley Hall in Shropshire, comprises a substantial bank and ditch arrangement typical of the dyke's construction, standing as physical evidence of Anglo-Saxon territorial demarcation between Mercia and Wales. The monument represents one of the most ambitious engineering projects of the Anglo-Saxon period, stretching for over one hundred and forty miles across the Welsh border. This section retains considerable archaeological significance as a well-preserved example of the dyke's original form and continues to define the historic boundary between England and Wales.
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 monument that forms part of the extensive defensive frontier constructed during the reign of King Offa of Mercia in the late eighth century. 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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