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Offa's Dyke Section S from Cae Llewellyn is a linear earthwork forming part of the extensive frontier works traditionally attributed to Offa of Mercia in the late eighth century. This section, located in Denbighshire, Wales, comprises a substantial bank and ditch construction typical of the dyke's characteristic form, serving as a physical demarcation between the Anglo-Saxon kingdom of Mercia and Welsh territories. The monument represents a significant example of Early Medieval defensive and administrative engineering, demonstrating the scale of resources mobilised for frontier control during the period. The site remains an important element of the broader Offa's Dyke complex, which extends for approximately 177 kilometres along the Welsh border.
Offa's Dyke: Section S from Cae Llewellyn is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference DE110. View the official record →
Offa's Dyke Section S from Cae Llewellyn is a linear earthwork forming part of the extensive frontier works traditionally attributed to Offa of Mercia in the late eighth century. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference DE110.
Offa's Dyke: Section S from Cae Llewellyn 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 S from Cae Llewellyn 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 DE110.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Wat's Dyke: Section extending from Middle Sontley to Black Brook Bridge (7.1 km), Gardden Camp (7.8 km), Wat's Dyke: Section extending from Black Brook Bridge to Pentre-Clawdd (8 km).
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