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Offa's Dyke is a linear earthwork of early medieval date, traditionally attributed to King Offa of Mercia in the late eighth century, constructed as a frontier demarcation between the kingdom of Mercia and the Welsh principalities to the west. The section extending 1125 metres south-westward to Gilfach Wood in Radnorshire exemplifies the surviving stretches of this substantial monument, which in places comprises a ditch with an accompanying bank. The dyke's physical form at this location demonstrates the engineering effort invested in establishing and maintaining a territorial boundary across variable terrain. As a Scheduled Ancient Monument, this section preserves important evidence of early medieval political geography and the material expression of Anglo-Welsh relations during the period of Mercian dominance.
Offa's Dyke: Section extending 1125m SW to Gilfach Wood is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference RD020. View the official record →
Offa's Dyke is a linear earthwork of early medieval date, traditionally attributed to King Offa of Mercia in the late eighth century, constructed as a frontier demarcation between the kingdom of Mercia and the Welsh principalities to the west. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference RD020.
Offa's Dyke: Section extending 1125m SW to Gilfach Wood dates from the early medieval period, and is classified as a linear earthwork. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.
Offa's Dyke: Section extending 1125m SW to Gilfach Wood is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Cadw — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in Wales. The official designation reference is RD020.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Three Roman Camps (revealed by aerial photography) NE of Walton (6.6 km), Knapp Farm Mound (6.8 km), Offa's Dyke: Rushock Hill section, extending 1630yds (1490m) E to Kennel Wood (6.8 km).
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