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Offa's Dyke is a linear earthwork monument constructed during the late eighth century under the direction of King Offa of Mercia as a territorial boundary between the Anglo-Saxon kingdom of Mercia and the Welsh kingdoms to the west. The section immediately south of Coxbury Farm in Gloucestershire comprises a substantial bank and ditch formation characteristic of the dyke's construction throughout its length, standing as archaeological evidence of Mercian authority and frontier demarcation during the early medieval period. The monument remains largely in situ at this location, preserving the defensive and symbolic character of this significant cross-border fortification. As a scheduled ancient monument, this section contributes to the broader historical understanding of Anglo-Saxon territorial expansion and Welsh-English frontier relations during the late eighth century.
Offa's Dyke: section immediately south of Coxbury Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1020481. View the official record →
Offa's Dyke is a linear earthwork monument constructed during the late eighth century under the direction of King Offa of Mercia as a territorial boundary between the Anglo-Saxon kingdom of Mercia and the Welsh kingdoms to the west. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1020481.
Offa's Dyke: section immediately south 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 1020481.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Round cairn 720m west of Chase Farm (8.6 km), Offa's Dyke: section in Worgan's Wood, 800m west of Chase Farm (8.6 km), St. Mary's Churchyard Cross, Penterry (8.8 km).
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