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Offa's Dyke is a linear earthwork of eighth-century date constructed under the direction of King Offa of Mercia, likely between circa 760 and 796, to mark and defend the western frontier of his kingdom against Wales. The section immediately east of Stowfield Farm in Gloucestershire survives as an upstanding bank with an associated ditch, typical of the dyke's construction along much of its length. This monument represents one of the most substantial linear defensive works of early medieval Britain and remains an important archaeological record of early medieval territorial ambition and engineering capability. The Stowfield Farm section contributes to the broader survival of the dyke across the Welsh borderland, where it continues to define the historical boundary between England and Wales.
Offa's Dyke: section immediately east of Stowfield Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1020472. View the official record →
Offa's Dyke is a linear earthwork of eighth-century date constructed under the direction of King Offa of Mercia, likely between circa 760 and 796, to mark and defend the western frontier of his kingdom against Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1020472.
Offa's Dyke: section immediately east of Stowfield Farm is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic England (NHLE) — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in England. The official designation reference is 1020472.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Whitecliff Iron Works (7.3 km), Dark Hill iron works and brickworks complex and Bear 220m south and 200m south east of Yew Tree Cottage (8.4 km), Titanic Steel Works 230m south west of Yew Tree Cottage (8.4 km).
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