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Offa's Dyke is a linear earthwork monument that forms part of the extensive defensive or boundary system constructed during the reign of King Offa of Mercia in the late eighth century. This particular section, located near St Margaret's Grove in Gloucestershire, survives as a substantial bank and ditch that traverses the landscape in characteristic fashion. The monument represents one of the most significant physical remains of Anglo-Saxon Mercia, marking territorial control along the Welsh border region. The earthwork's construction and maintenance required considerable labour and resources, reflecting the political and military ambitions of the Mercian kingdom during the height of its power.
Offa's Dyke: section in St Margaret's Grove, 170m north east of Gumbers Land Barn is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1020528. View the official record →
Offa's Dyke is a linear earthwork monument that forms part of the extensive defensive or boundary system constructed during the reign of King Offa of Mercia in the late eighth century. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1020528.
Offa's Dyke: section in St Margaret's Grove, 170m north east of Gumbers Land Barn 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 1020528.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Wyndcliff Roman Site (8 km), Roman site 150yds (140m) E of Palace Cottage, Boughspring (8.1 km), Lancaut promontory fort (8.6 km).
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Research the area around Offa's Dyke: section in St Margaret's Grove, 170m north east of Gumbers Land Barn