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Offa's Dyke: Section S of Aberderfyn Road is a linear earthwork forming part of the extensive eighth-century frontier work constructed under the direction of King Offa of Mercia. This section, located in Denbighshire, Wales, survives as a substantial bank and ditch monument typical of the dyke's construction throughout its course, representing one of the most significant engineering projects of Early Medieval Britain. The earthwork marks the territorial boundary between the Anglo-Saxon kingdom of Mercia and the Welsh kingdoms to the west, dating to the latter part of the eighth century. This particular section contributes to the archaeological and historical significance of Offa's Dyke as a whole, which extends for approximately 177 kilometres along the Welsh border and remains one of the most impressive monuments of the Early Medieval period in Britain.
Offa's Dyke: Section S of Aberderfyn Road is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference DE178. View the official record →
Offa's Dyke: Section S of Aberderfyn Road is a linear earthwork forming part of the extensive eighth-century frontier work constructed under the direction of King Offa of Mercia. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference DE178.
Offa's Dyke: Section S of Aberderfyn Road 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 of Aberderfyn Road 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 DE178.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Offa's Dyke: Caeau-Gwynion Section (7.8 km), Offa's Dyke: Chirk Park Section extending NE from the Lake (8.2 km), Offa's Dyke: Chirk Park Section extending 340m NE of Home Farm (8.8 km).
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