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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, though its precise chronology remains debated amongst scholars. This particular section, extending approximately 477 metres from Coed Talon Banks in Flintshire, Wales, forms part of the larger dyke system that once ran for considerable distance along the Anglo-Welsh frontier. The monument comprises a substantial bank and ditch, characteristic of the defensive works constructed to demarcate territorial control and regulate movement between Mercia and the Welsh kingdoms. The earthwork survives as an impressive landscape feature, retaining archaeological and historical significance as evidence of early medieval border management and engineering capabilities.
Offa's Dyke: Section extending 477m from Coed Talon Banks is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference FL021. 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, though its precise chronology remains debated amongst scholars. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference FL021.
Offa's Dyke: Section extending 477m from Coed Talon Banks 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 477m from Coed Talon Banks 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 FL021.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Offa's Dyke: Cadwgan Hall Section, extending from River Clywedog to the Railway (9.4 km), Cefn y Cist Cairn (9.5 km), Offa's Dyke: Section extending 120m from Railway to Bronwylfa Road, Legacy (9.7 km).
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