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Offa's Dyke is a linear earthwork constructed during the late eighth century, most likely under the direction of King Offa of Mercia (757–796). This section, located south west of Springhill Farm in Shropshire, forms part of the extensive defensive or boundary system that originally extended approximately 150 miles along the Anglo-Welsh frontier. The dyke in this locality comprises a substantial bank with an external ditch, typical of its construction throughout its course. The monument represents one of the most significant engineering achievements of Anglo-Saxon England and demonstrates the considerable organisational capacity and resources mobilised by the Mercian kingdom during the later eighth century.
Offa's Dyke: section 400m south west of Springhill Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1020901. View the official record →
Offa's Dyke is a linear earthwork constructed during the late eighth century, most likely under the direction of King Offa of Mercia (757–796). It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1020901.
Offa's Dyke: section 400m south west of Springhill 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 1020901.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Offa's Dyke: section 400m north and 170m east of Selley Hall (4 km), Offa's Dyke: section 90m south of Brynorgan (4.4 km), Offa's Dyke: section 650m east of Cwm-sanaham (5.4 km).
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