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Offa's Dyke is a linear earthwork that forms part of the eighth-century frontier defence constructed under King Offa of Mercia between England and Wales. This section, located in Mocking Hazell Wood south of Lindors Farm in Gloucestershire, comprises a substantial bank and ditch aligned north to south, characteristic of the monument's construction across the Welsh borderlands. The dyke dates to the late eighth century and represents one of the most significant engineering projects of the Anglo-Saxon period, built to demarcate territorial control and regulate cross-border movement. The Gloucestershire sections of Offa's Dyke have been designated as scheduled monuments and remain substantially visible in the landscape despite medieval and later land management.
Offa's Dyke: section in Mocking Hazell Wood, 400m south of Lindors Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1020529. View the official record →
Offa's Dyke is a linear earthwork that forms part of the eighth-century frontier defence constructed under King Offa of Mercia between England and Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1020529.
Offa's Dyke: section in Mocking Hazell Wood, 400m south of Lindors 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 1020529.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Roman site 150yds (140m) E of Palace Cottage, Boughspring (7 km), Lancaut promontory fort (7.6 km), Broad Stone (7.7 km).
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