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Offa's Dyke is a linear earthwork dating to the late eighth century, constructed during the reign of King Offa of Mercia as a boundary demarcation between the Anglo-Saxon kingdom and Welsh territories. This section of the dyke east of Cwm-sanaham in Shropshire comprises the characteristic steep-sided bank and ditch formation typical of the monument's construction, standing as part of the longest surviving section of the original work. The earthwork runs broadly north-south across the landscape and represents one of the most substantial engineering projects of the Anglo-Saxon period, extending approximately 150 miles along the Welsh border. This particular stretch remains a significant archaeological record of Anglo-Saxon frontier control and territorial assertion during the eighth century.
Offa's Dyke: section 650m east of Cwm-sanaham is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1020906. View the official record →
Offa's Dyke is a linear earthwork dating to the late eighth century, constructed during the reign of King Offa of Mercia as a boundary demarcation between the Anglo-Saxon kingdom and Welsh territories. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1020906.
Offa's Dyke: section 650m east of Cwm-sanaham 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 1020906.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Offa's Dyke: Section extending through Great Ffrydd Wood 1693m S to footpath leading to Woodhouse Lane (4.9 km), Offa's Dyke: Section extending 200m S to Pool House, Rhos-y-Meirch (5.8 km), Mynachdy Moated Enclosure (7.2 km).
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