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Offa's Dyke is a linear earthwork of Anglo-Saxon date, constructed during the reign of King Offa of Mercia in the late eighth century, which formed a frontier barrier between the Kingdom of Mercia and Welsh territories. The section on St Briavels Common, located 230 metres north of Hudnalls Farm in Gloucestershire, comprises a substantial bank and ditch earthwork characteristic of the dyke's construction throughout its length. This monument represents a significant example of Anglo-Saxon defensive engineering and territorial demarcation along the Welsh border. The dyke survives as a prominent archaeological feature and demonstrates the scale of Offa's ambitions in establishing a defined boundary across difficult terrain.
Offa's Dyke: section on St Briavels Common, 230m north of Hudnalls Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1020533. View the official record →
Offa's Dyke is a linear earthwork of Anglo-Saxon date, constructed during the reign of King Offa of Mercia in the late eighth century, which formed a frontier barrier between the Kingdom of Mercia and Welsh territories. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1020533.
Offa's Dyke: section on St Briavels Common, 230m north of Hudnalls 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 1020533.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Lancaut promontory fort (7.2 km), Lancaut deserted village (7.4 km), St Arvan's Church Cross-slab (7.7 km).
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Research the area around Offa's Dyke: section on St Briavels Common, 230m north of Hudnalls Farm