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Offa's Dyke is a Early Medieval linear earthwork forming part of the eighth-century frontier defence constructed under King Offa of Mercia. This section, extending 202 metres from the River Teme to West Street in Radnorshire, represents a substantial surviving stretch of the monument, which originally ran for approximately 149 kilometres along the Welsh border. The dyke typically comprises a substantial earth bank, frequently accompanied by a ditch on the Welsh side, and this particular segment demonstrates the characteristic engineering of the period. The monument remains one of the most significant examples of early medieval frontier demarcation in Britain, marking the territorial boundary established between the Mercian kingdom and Welsh territories during the late eighth century.
Offa's Dyke: Section extending 202m from River Teme to West Street is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference RD015. View the official record →
Offa's Dyke is a Early Medieval linear earthwork forming part of the eighth-century frontier defence constructed under King Offa of Mercia. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference RD015.
Offa's Dyke: Section extending 202m from River Teme to West Street 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 202m from River Teme to West Street 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 RD015.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Castell Foel-Allt (5.5 km), Norton Mound And Bailey Castle (5.6 km), Offa's Dyke: Section extending 1125m SW to Gilfach Wood (6.5 km).
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