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Offa's Dyke is a linear earthwork that forms part of the celebrated frontier defence constructed during the reign of King Offa of Mercia in the late eighth century. This particular section, located east of Ty Gwyn in Shropshire, preserves a substantial bank and ditch typical of the monument's characteristic form, which runs for approximately 150 miles along the Wales-England border. The dyke represents one of the most significant engineering achievements of Anglo-Saxon England and likely served both as a territorial boundary marker and a practical fortification against Welsh incursion. The Shropshire sections remain among the better-preserved portions of the monument and contribute substantially to understanding the scale and construction methods of Offa's great undertaking.
Offa's Dyke: section 90m east of Ty Gwyn is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1020948. View the official record →
Offa's Dyke is a linear earthwork that forms part of the celebrated frontier defence 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 1020948.
Offa's Dyke: section 90m east of Ty Gwyn 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 1020948.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Carreghofa Castle (2.4 km), Llanymynech Hill Camp (2.6 km), Lime kilns, associated tramways, structures and other buildings at Llanymynech (3.3 km).
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