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Offa's Dyke is a linear earthwork constructed during the reign of King Offa of Mercia in the late eighth century, forming a boundary defence and territorial marker along the border between Mercia and Wales. This section, located in Lippets Grove near Beeches Farm in Gloucestershire, represents part of the monument's southern extent and survives as a substantial bank and ditch formation typical of the dyke's construction throughout its course. The earthwork demonstrates the considerable engineering capability of the Mercian kingdom and its determination to establish a physical demarcation across difficult terrain. As a scheduled ancient monument, this section preserves important archaeological evidence of early medieval territorial organisation and defensive strategy on the Welsh border.
Offa's Dyke: section in Lippets Grove, 680m WSW of Beeches Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1020602. View the official record →
Offa's Dyke is a linear earthwork constructed during the reign of King Offa of Mercia in the late eighth century, forming a boundary defence and territorial marker along the border between Mercia and Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1020602.
Offa's Dyke: section in Lippets Grove, 680m WSW of Beeches 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 1020602.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Offa's Dyke: section immediately north east of Sedbury sewage works (6.9 km), Offa's Dyke: section 130m north west of Pennsylvania Farm (7 km), Offa's Dyke: section known as Buttington Tump, 100m west of Buttington Lodge (7.2 km).
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Research the area around Offa's Dyke: section in Lippets Grove, 680m WSW of Beeches Farm