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Offa's Dyke is a linear earthwork that forms part of the major frontier boundary constructed during the reign of King Offa of Mercia in the late eighth century. This section, located in Shropshire south-east of The Yew Tree, consists of a substantial bank with an associated ditch, representing the characteristic construction method employed across the monument's length as it defines the Anglo-Welsh border. The dyke served as a significant territorial marker and defensive feature, establishing a demarcation between the kingdom of Mercia and the Welsh principalities to the west. This particular section survives as a prominent earthwork that demonstrates the engineering and labour mobilisation capabilities of the Anglo-Saxon kingdom at the height of Mercian power.
Offa's Dyke: section 730m south east of The Yew Tree is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1020900. View the official record →
Offa's Dyke is a linear earthwork that forms part of the major frontier boundary 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 1020900.
Offa's Dyke: section 730m south east of The Yew Tree 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 1020900.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Offa's Dyke: section 400m north and 170m east of Selley Hall (5.6 km), Offa's Dyke: section 90m south of Brynorgan (6 km), Round Barrow Near Pennant Pound (6.2 km).
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