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Offa's Dyke: Section N & S of Tan-y-Cut is a linear earthwork of early medieval date forming part of the extensive defensive or boundary system traditionally attributed to King Offa of Mercia in the late eighth century. Located in Denbighshire, this section of the dyke comprises an earthen bank and ditch, characteristic of the monument type as it runs across the Welsh borderlands. The dyke represents a significant engineering undertaking in early medieval Britain, though scholarly debate continues regarding its precise chronology, extent, and primary function as either a military fortification or a territorial demarcation. This particular section survives as an important archaeological record of the monument's physical construction and its course through the region.
Offa's Dyke: Section N & S of Tan-y-Cut is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference DE140. View the official record →
Offa's Dyke: Section N & S of Tan-y-Cut is a linear earthwork of early medieval date forming part of the extensive defensive or boundary system traditionally attributed to King Offa of Mercia in the late eighth century. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference DE140.
Offa's Dyke: Section N & S of Tan-y-Cut dates from the early medieval period, and is classified as a linear earthwork. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across the UK.
Offa's Dyke: Section N & S of Tan-y-Cut is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Cadw — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in Wales. The official designation reference is DE140.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bryn-y-Castell and a section of Wat's Dyke adjacent to Preeshenlle United Reformed Church (7.3 km), Orseddwen cairn (7.9 km), Wat's Dyke: 140m long section, 370m south west of Gobowen Station (8.1 km).
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