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Offa's Dyke is a linear earthwork monument constructed during the reign of King Offa of Mercia in the late eighth century, forming part of a defensive frontier between the Anglo-Saxon kingdom of Mercia and Wales. This section of the dyke, located south-west of Stowfield Farm in Gloucestershire, consists of a substantial bank and ditch alignment typical of the monument's construction across the border region. The earthwork survives as a prominent topographical feature in the landscape, demonstrating the engineering capability and territorial ambitions of the Mercian kingdom. The monument remains one of the most significant examples of Dark Age frontier engineering in Britain and continues to define the Wales-England border in this locality.
Offa's Dyke: section 650m south west of Stowfield Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1020475. View the official record →
Offa's Dyke is a linear earthwork monument constructed during the reign of King Offa of Mercia in the late eighth century, forming part of a defensive frontier between the Anglo-Saxon kingdom of Mercia and Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1020475.
Offa's Dyke: section 650m south west 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 1020475.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Titanic Steel Works 230m south west of Yew Tree Cottage (7.9 km), Dark Hill iron works and brickworks complex and Bear 220m south and 200m south east of Yew Tree Cottage (7.9 km), Cross in All Saints' churchyard (7.9 km).
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Research the area around Offa's Dyke: section 650m south west of Stowfield Farm