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Offa's Dyke is a large-scale linear earthwork constructed during the eighth century, traditionally attributed to King Offa of Mercia (reigned 757–796), though its exact chronology remains debated among scholars. The section immediately north west of Coxbury Farm in Gloucestershire comprises a substantial bank and ditch formation characteristic of the monument, which extends for approximately 177 kilometres along the England-Wales border. This particular stretch represents part of the dyke's course through the western Midlands and demonstrates the engineering investment required to construct such an extensive frontier work. The earthwork's physical integrity at this location provides evidence of Anglo-Saxon territorial assertion and the development of defined political boundaries during the early medieval period.
Offa's Dyke: section immediately north west of Coxbury Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1020480. View the official record →
Offa's Dyke is a large-scale linear earthwork constructed during the eighth century, traditionally attributed to King Offa of Mercia (reigned 757–796), though its exact chronology remains debated among scholars. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1020480.
Offa's Dyke: section immediately north west of Coxbury 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 1020480.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Offa's Dyke: section in Shorncliff Wood including the Devil's Pulpit, 790m south west of Sheepcot (8.5 km), Blackcliff Wood Camp (8.8 km), Round cairn 720m west of Chase Farm (9 km).
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