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Offa's Dyke is a linear earthwork forming part of the extensive eighth-century defensive barrier constructed during the reign of King Offa of Mercia to mark and control the Anglo-Welsh border. This particular section, extending approximately 165 metres southward to Fildas Place and continuing from the Mill stream to Frydd Wood in Radnorshire, represents a surviving portion of this monumentally significant frontier work. The dyke in this locality comprises a raised bank with an accompanying ditch, characteristic of the construction method employed along much of its length, and its preservation here demonstrates the variable survival of the earthwork across the Welsh border landscape. Dating to the latter eighth century, this section retains archaeological and historical importance as evidence of Early Medieval territorial definition and the exercise of Mercian authority at the Welsh frontier.
Offa's Dyke: Section extending 165m S to Fildas Place and thence from Mill stream to Frydd Wood is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference RD016. View the official record →
Offa's Dyke is a linear earthwork forming part of the extensive eighth-century defensive barrier constructed during the reign of King Offa of Mercia to mark and control the Anglo-Welsh border. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference RD016.
Offa's Dyke: Section extending 165m S to Fildas Place and thence from Mill stream to Frydd 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 165m S to Fildas Place and thence from Mill stream to Frydd 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 RD016.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Norton Mound And Bailey Castle (5.2 km), Offa's Dyke: Section extending 1125m SW to Gilfach Wood (6.1 km), Offa's Dyke: Section from Whitton-Presteigne Road to River Lugg (6.6 km).
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