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Offa's Dyke is a linear earthwork monument constructed in the eighth century under King Offa of Mercia, extending for approximately 177 kilometres along the border between England and Wales. The section on Madgett Hill, located 380 metres south-east of Brook House in Gloucestershire, consists of a substantial bank and ditch that formed part of this frontier defence system. At this point the dyke comprises a prominent north-facing scarp, demonstrating the engineering ambition of the undertaking and its strategic purpose in marking territorial control. This stretch of the monument remains a significant archaeological record of early medieval boundary demarcation and the administrative reach of the Mercian kingdom during the later eighth century.
Offa's Dyke: section on Madgett Hill, 380m south east of Brook House is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1020599. View the official record →
Offa's Dyke is a linear earthwork monument constructed in the eighth century under King Offa of Mercia, extending for approximately 177 kilometres along the border between England and Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1020599.
Offa's Dyke: section on Madgett Hill, 380m south east of Brook House 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 1020599.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Chepstow Castle (7.3 km), Bishop Barnet's Wood Camp (7.6 km), Chepstow Town Wall and Gate (7.9 km).
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