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Offa's Dyke is a linear earthwork forming part of the extensive Early Medieval frontier defence constructed during the reign of King Offa of Mercia in the late eighth century. This particular section, extending approximately two hundred metres southward to Pool House near Rhos-y-Meirch in Radnorshire, comprises a substantial bank and ditch constructed along the border between English and Welsh territories. The dyke in this locality follows the natural topography of the area, demonstrating the systematic planning and engineering effort invested in this monumental project. As a scheduled ancient monument under Cadw's protection, this section preserves evidence of eighth-century Mercian boundary establishment and territorial control along the Welsh marches.
Offa's Dyke: Section extending 200m S to Pool House, Rhos-y-Meirch is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference RD018. View the official record →
Offa's Dyke is a linear earthwork forming part of the extensive Early Medieval frontier defence constructed during the reign of King Offa of Mercia in the late eighth century. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference RD018.
Offa's Dyke: Section extending 200m S to Pool House, Rhos-y-Meirch dates from the early medieval period, and is classified as a linear earthwork. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across the UK.
Offa's Dyke: Section extending 200m S to Pool House, Rhos-y-Meirch 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 RD018.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Offa's Dyke: Section from Ditchyeld Bridge to County Boundary (9.1 km), Womaston Castle Mound (9.2 km), Standing Stone 400m ENE of Four Stones (9.3 km).
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