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Offa's Dyke is a linear earthwork of Early Medieval date forming part of the extensive boundary constructed during the reign of King Offa of Mercia in the late eighth century. This particular section, extending approximately 2143 metres southward from The Firs at Rhos-y-Meirch in Radnorshire, comprises a substantial bank and ditch running along the Wales-England border. The monument represents one of the most ambitious engineering projects of the Anglo-Saxon period, serving as a demarcation between Welsh and English territories and demonstrating the military and administrative capabilities of the Mercian kingdom. This section survives as a prominent earthwork and remains a significant archaeological witness to Early Medieval frontier management and territorial control in the March lands.
Offa's Dyke: Section extending 2143m S from The Firs, Rhos-y-Meirch is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference RD019. View the official record →
Offa's Dyke is a linear earthwork of Early Medieval date forming part of the extensive boundary 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 RD019.
Offa's Dyke: Section extending 2143m S from The Firs, 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 Britain.
Offa's Dyke: Section extending 2143m S from The Firs, 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 RD019.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Churchyard cross in St Michael's churchyard (7.7 km), Womaston Castle Mound (7.7 km), Offa's Dyke: section S of Riddings Brook on Herrock Hill (7.8 km).
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