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Offa's Dyke is a linear earthwork forming part of the extensive defensive frontier constructed during the reign of King Offa of Mercia in the late eighth century. This particular section, located northwest of Little Selley in Shropshire, comprises a substantial bank and ditch characteristic of the monument's construction across the Welsh border, where it served to demarcate territorial control and regulate movement between Mercia and Wales. The earthwork survives as a prominent ridge with an accompanying depression, testament to the engineering effort invested in this ambitious undertaking. Dating to approximately the 760s-790s, this section represents one of the finest surviving examples of late Anglo-Saxon military architecture and remains a significant testimony to the power and ambitions of eighth-century Mercia.
Offa's Dyke: section 890m north west and 320m west of Little Selley is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1020903. View the official record →
Offa's Dyke is a linear earthwork forming part of the extensive defensive frontier 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 1020903.
Offa's Dyke: section 890m north west and 320m west of Little Selley 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 1020903.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Offa's Dyke: Section extending 202m from River Teme to West Street (5.1 km), Knighton Mound & Bailey Castle (5.4 km), Offa's Dyke: Section extending 165m S to Fildas Place and thence from Mill stream to Frydd Wood (5.5 km).
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