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Offa's Dyke is a linear earthwork of eighth-century date constructed as a territorial boundary between the Anglo-Saxon kingdom of Mercia and the Welsh kingdoms to the west. This particular section, located north-west and west of Little Selley in Shropshire, forms part of the extensive monument that extends for approximately 240 kilometres along the England-Wales border. The dyke in this area comprises a substantial bank with an external ditch, representing the characteristic form of Offa's construction undertaken during the reign of King Offa of Mercia in the late eighth century. The section survives as an upstanding linear feature of archaeological and historical importance, forming part of the most significant territorial boundary work of early medieval Britain.
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 of eighth-century date constructed as a territorial boundary between the Anglo-Saxon kingdom of Mercia and the Welsh kingdoms to the west. 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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Research the area around Offa's Dyke: section 890m north west and 320m west of Little Selley