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Offa's Dyke is a linear earthwork constructed during the late eighth century under the direction of King Offa of Mercia to define and fortify the boundary between the Anglo-Saxon kingdom of Mercia and the Welsh kingdoms to the west. This particular section, extending from North Lodge in Leighton Park to the Old Quarry south of Green Wood, comprises a substantial bank with an external ditch, characteristic of the monument's construction across its full length of approximately 149 miles. The earthwork represents one of the most significant engineering achievements of the Early Medieval period in Britain, though its precise military and administrative functions remain subject to scholarly debate. The section retains demonstrable archaeological and historical value as part of this nationally important monument designated for protection by Cadw.
Offa's Dyke: Section from North Lodge, Leighton Park to Old Quarry S of Green Wood is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference MG035. View the official record →
Offa's Dyke is a linear earthwork constructed during the late eighth century under the direction of King Offa of Mercia to define and fortify the boundary between the Anglo-Saxon kingdom of Mercia and the Welsh kingdoms to the west. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference MG035.
Offa's Dyke: Section from North Lodge, Leighton Park to Old Quarry S of Green 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 the UK.
Offa's Dyke: Section from North Lodge, Leighton Park to Old Quarry S of Green 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 MG035.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Offa's Dyke: section one mile 750yds (2290m) from Dudston Covert to a point 300yds (274m) N of Lack Brook Also in Powys: Wales (7.1 km), Montgomery Medieval Town, Kerry Gate Extra Mural Settlement (7.8 km), Calcot Camp (8 km).
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Research the area around Offa's Dyke: Section from North Lodge, Leighton Park to Old Quarry S of Green Wood