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Offa's Dyke is a linear earthwork monument consisting of a substantial bank and ditch, constructed during the late eighth century under the direction of King Offa of Mercia. The section preserved east of Llawnt in Shropshire represents a well-maintained portion of this frontier work, measuring approximately 370 metres in length and surviving as a prominent archaeological feature in the landscape. The dyke was built to demarcate the boundary between Mercia and Welsh territories, and this particular section demonstrates the engineering characteristic of the monument: a steep-sided bank faced with stone or timber, fronted by a substantial ditch. The survival of this length of earthwork contributes significantly to understanding the extent and construction methods of one of Britain's most substantial early medieval linear monuments.
Offa's Dyke: section 400yds (370m) long, E of Llawnt is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1006250. View the official record →
Offa's Dyke is a linear earthwork monument consisting of a substantial bank and ditch, constructed during the late eighth century under the direction of King Offa of Mercia. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1006250.
Offa's Dyke: section 400yds (370m) long, E of Llawnt 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 1006250.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Offa's Dyke: section 220yds (200m) long, N from Royal Oak Inn, Treflach Wood (5.1 km), Offa's Dyke: section 200yds (180m) long, S of The Royal Oak Inn (5.4 km), Offa's Dyke: section 330yds (300m) S from Treflach Wood (5.7 km).
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Research the area around Offa's Dyke: section 400yds (370m) long, E of Llawnt