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Offa's Dyke is a linear earthwork monument constructed in the late eighth century, traditionally attributed to King Offa of Mercia, which formed a major boundary demarcation along the Anglo-Saxon frontier with Wales. This particular section, measuring approximately 45 metres in length and located south-west of Crane Rock in Shropshire, represents a preserved segment of the larger defensive system that extended for some 150 miles along the border region. The monument displays the characteristic bank and ditch construction typical of the dyke, with the earthwork serving both practical and symbolic functions in marking territorial control during the early medieval period. The section survives as a scheduled ancient monument and contributes valuable archaeological evidence to understanding Anglo-Saxon frontier management and landscape engineering practices of the late eighth century.
Offa's Dyke: section 50yds (45m) long, SW of Crane Rock is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1006261. View the official record →
Offa's Dyke is a linear earthwork monument constructed in the late eighth century, traditionally attributed to King Offa of Mercia, which formed a major boundary demarcation along the Anglo-Saxon frontier with Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1006261.
Offa's Dyke: section 50yds (45m) long, SW of Crane Rock 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 1006261.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Carreghofa Castle (3.8 km), Llanymynech Hill Camp (4 km), Lime kilns, associated tramways, structures and other buildings at Llanymynech (4.6 km).
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