Scheduled MonumentsWalesOffa's Dyke: Section from point 90m S of Chirbury Road to S Boundary of Nant-Cribau Park
Early Medieval · Linear Earthwork

Offa's Dyke: Section from point 90m S of Chirbury Road to S Boundary of Nant-Cribau Park

Wales
Cadw SAM MG036
Period
Early Medieval
Site type
Linear Earthwork
Broad class
Monument
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Offa's Dyke: Section from point 90m S of Chirbury Road to S Boundary of Nant-Cribau Park is a linear earthwork forming part of the greater Offa's Dyke monument complex, constructed during the late eighth century under the direction of King Offa of Mercia. This section of the dyke comprises an earthen bank and ditch, characteristic of the monument's engineering across its length, and served as a boundary demarcation between the Anglo-Saxon kingdom of Mercia and the Welsh kingdoms to the west. The monument remains substantially visible in the landscape despite its considerable age, retaining archaeological and historical significance as evidence of early medieval frontier control and territorial definition.

Offa's Dyke: Section from point 90m S of Chirbury Road to S Boundary of Nant-Cribau Park is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference MG036. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Offa's Dyke: Section from point 90m S of Chirbury Road to S Boundary of Nant-Cribau Park?

Offa's Dyke: Section from point 90m S of Chirbury Road to S Boundary of Nant-Cribau Park is a linear earthwork forming part of the greater Offa's Dyke monument complex, constructed during the late eighth century under the direction of King Offa of Mercia. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference MG036.

What period does Offa's Dyke: Section from point 90m S of Chirbury Road to S Boundary of Nant-Cribau Park date from?

Offa's Dyke: Section from point 90m S of Chirbury Road to S Boundary of Nant-Cribau Park 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.

Who is responsible for protecting Offa's Dyke: Section from point 90m S of Chirbury Road to S Boundary of Nant-Cribau Park?

Offa's Dyke: Section from point 90m S of Chirbury Road to S Boundary of Nant-Cribau Park 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 MG036.

What other scheduled monuments are near Offa's Dyke: Section from point 90m S of Chirbury Road to S Boundary of Nant-Cribau Park?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Offa's Dyke: Section from Dudston Covert, Lymore to Lack Brook, Churchstoke (6.8 km), Cefn Llan Hillfort (6.9 km), Offa's Dyke: section NW of Ditches Farm Also in Powys: Wales (7.1 km).

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