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Offa's Dyke is a linear earthwork constructed during the reign of King Offa of Mercia in the late eighth century, forming a substantial boundary between the Anglo-Saxon kingdom and Welsh territories. This section on St Briavels Common, situated approximately one hundred metres south-east of Hill Farm, comprises part of the monument's extensive course through Gloucestershire. The dyke typically consists of a substantial bank with an associated ditch, though the specific dimensions and preservation condition at this location reflect the variable survival of the earthwork across its total length of approximately one hundred and ninety kilometres. The monument survives as a prominent landscape feature and represents one of the most significant examples of Anglo-Saxon military and territorial engineering in Britain.
Offa's Dyke: section on St Briavels Common, 100m south east of Hill Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1020595. View the official record →
Offa's Dyke is a linear earthwork constructed during the reign of King Offa of Mercia in the late eighth century, forming a substantial boundary between the Anglo-Saxon kingdom and Welsh territories. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1020595.
Offa's Dyke: section on St Briavels Common, 100m south east of Hill 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 1020595.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including The Alcove, Piercefield (7.4 km), Chepstow Town Slipway (7.9 km), Chepstow Castle (8 km).
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