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Offa's Dyke is a linear earthwork constructed in the late eighth century under the direction of King Offa of Mercia to define and defend the Anglo-Saxon frontier against Welsh territories. This section of the dyke, located south of Brynorgan in Shropshire, comprises a substantial bank and ditch arrangement typical of the monument's engineering throughout its length. The earthwork stands as one of the most significant surviving examples of early medieval boundary construction in Britain, extending over 150 kilometres from the Dee estuary to the Severn estuary. The preserved section demonstrates the considerable labour investment and organisational capacity of the Mercian kingdom during the late Anglo-Saxon period.
Offa's Dyke: section 90m south of Brynorgan is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1020905. View the official record →
Offa's Dyke is a linear earthwork constructed in the late eighth century under the direction of King Offa of Mercia to define and defend the Anglo-Saxon frontier against Welsh territories. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1020905.
Offa's Dyke: section 90m south of Brynorgan 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 1020905.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Offa's Dyke: Section extending 202m from River Teme to West Street (4 km), Knighton Mound & Bailey Castle (4.3 km), Offa's Dyke: Section extending 165m S to Fildas Place and thence from Mill stream to Frydd Wood (4.4 km).
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Research the area around Offa's Dyke: section 90m south of Brynorgan