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Offa's Dyke is a linear earthwork constructed in the late eighth century, most likely during the reign of King Offa of Mercia (757–796). This section in Worgan's Wood, located west of Chase Farm in Gloucestershire, forms part of the substantial defensive or demarcation boundary that extended for many miles along the England-Wales border. The dyke in this location comprises a substantial bank with accompanying ditch, typical of the monument's construction across its entire length. The Worgan's Wood section represents evidence of Offa's ambitious territorial and political ambitions in the Welsh Marches during the Anglo-Saxon period.
Offa's Dyke: section in Worgan's Wood, 800m west of Chase Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1020605. View the official record →
Offa's Dyke is a linear earthwork constructed in the late eighth century, most likely during the reign of King Offa of Mercia (757–796). It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1020605.
Offa's Dyke: section in Worgan's Wood, 800m west of Chase 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 1020605.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bulwarks Prehistoric Enclosure (6 km), St Peter's Cave (6 km), Long Barrow and Round Barrow at Thornwell Farm (7.1 km).
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