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Offa's Dyke is a linear earthwork that forms part of the extensive Anglo-Saxon frontier defence constructed during the reign of King Offa of Mercia in the late eighth century. This particular section, measuring approximately 2520 metres in length north of Llanforda Mill in Shropshire, comprises a substantial bank and ditch that originally extended some 240 kilometres along the England-Wales border. The monument survives as an upstanding earthwork of considerable archaeological importance, representing one of the most significant Anglo-Saxon structures in Britain and providing evidence of eighth-century territorial demarcation and military strategy. The dyke's construction and maintenance required substantial labour resources and reflects the political and military power of Mercia during this period.
Offa's Dyke: section one mile 1000yds (2520m) long, N of Llanforda Mill is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1004766. View the official record →
Offa's Dyke is a linear earthwork that forms part of the extensive Anglo-Saxon frontier defence constructed during the reign of King Offa of Mercia in the late eighth century. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1004766.
Offa's Dyke: section one mile 1000yds (2520m) long, N of Llanforda Mill 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 1004766.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Offa's Dyke: section 200yds (180m) long, S of The Royal Oak Inn (4.2 km), Offa's Dyke: section 330yds (300m) S from Treflach Wood (4.4 km), Offa's Dyke: section 90m east of Ty Gwyn (4.9 km).
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