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Offa's Dyke is a linear earthwork that forms part of the greater defensive monument constructed during the reign of King Offa of Mercia in the late eighth century. This section south-east of Stowfield Farm preserves approximately 480 metres of the original dyke, which once extended for around 150 kilometres along the border between England and Wales. The monument consists of a substantial bank with an associated ditch, constructed to demarcate territorial control and regulate passage between Mercia and Welsh principalities. This particular stretch exemplifies the engineering effort and organisational capacity of the Mercian kingdom during the Anglo-Saxon period.
Offa's Dyke: section 480m south east of Stowfield Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1020468. View the official record →
Offa's Dyke is a linear earthwork that forms part of the greater defensive monument 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 1020468.
Offa's Dyke: section 480m south east of Stowfield 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 1020468.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Dark Hill iron works and brickworks complex and Bear 220m south and 200m south east of Yew Tree Cottage (8.3 km), Titanic Steel Works 230m south west of Yew Tree Cottage (8.3 km), Cross in All Saints' churchyard (8.6 km).
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Research the area around Offa's Dyke: section 480m south east of Stowfield Farm