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Offa's Dyke is a linear earthwork of Anglo-Saxon date constructed during the reign of King Offa of Mercia in the late eighth century, functioning as a substantial territorial boundary and defensive frontier between the English Midlands and Wales. This particular 410-metre section situated east of Llawnt in Shropshire represents a well-preserved segment of the monument, retaining its characteristic form as a substantial bank with external ditch, demonstrating the considerable engineering effort invested in the dyke's construction across varied topography. The earthwork represents one of the most significant surviving examples of early medieval frontier demarcation in Britain, running intermittently for approximately 81 miles along the Welsh border, though not continuously as once supposed. This section's survival and scheduled status reflect its importance as an archaeological and historical resource documenting Anglo-Saxon territorial organisation and construction capabilities.
Offa's Dyke: section 410m long, E of Llawnt is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1006263. View the official record →
Offa's Dyke is a linear earthwork of Anglo-Saxon date constructed during the reign of King Offa of Mercia in the late eighth century, functioning as a substantial territorial boundary and defensive frontier between the English Midlands and Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1006263.
Offa's Dyke: section 410m 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 1006263.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Offa's Dyke: section 220yds (200m) long, N from Royal Oak Inn, Treflach Wood (5.6 km), Offa's Dyke: section 200yds (180m) long, S of The Royal Oak Inn (5.9 km), Offa's Dyke: section 330yds (300m) S from Treflach Wood (6.1 km).
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