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Offa's Dyke: Section S from Pen y Coed is a linear earthwork forming part of the eighth-century frontier defence constructed during the reign of King Offa of Mercia. This section of the dyke, located in Denbighshire, Wales, comprises an earthen bank and ditch of characteristic form, running across the upland terrain to demarcate the border between Mercia and the Welsh kingdoms. The monument dates to the later eighth century and represents one of the most substantial linear earthworks of Early Medieval Britain, constructed as a physical boundary marker and defensive feature. This particular section at Pen y Coed is designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument in recognition of its archaeological significance and preservation of Mercian frontier architecture.
Offa's Dyke: Section S from Pen y Coed is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference DE112. View the official record →
Offa's Dyke: Section S from Pen y Coed is a linear earthwork forming part of the eighth-century frontier defence constructed during the reign of King Offa of Mercia. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference DE112.
Offa's Dyke: Section S from Pen y Coed 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 Pen y Coed 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 DE112.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Offa's Dyke: Section S of Bryn yr Owen Farm (6.9 km), Offa's Dyke: Sections N & S of Bryn yr Owen Colliery (7.3 km), Wat's Dyke: Section extending from Erddig Park to Middle Sontley (7.7 km).
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