Scheduled MonumentsWalesOffa's Dyke: Section W of Court House Farm
Early Medieval · Linear Earthwork

Offa's Dyke: Section W of Court House Farm

Wales
Cadw SAM MG138
Period
Early Medieval
Site type
Linear Earthwork
Broad class
Monument
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Offa's Dyke: Section W of Court House Farm is a linear earthwork and Early Medieval monument located in Wales, forming part of the substantial defensive frontier constructed during the reign of King Offa of Mercia in the late eighth century. This particular section represents one of the surviving stretches of the dyke system, which originally extended for many miles along the Anglo-Welsh border. The earthwork consists of a substantial bank with an associated ditch, characteristic of the dyke's construction throughout its length. The monument is designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under the reference SAM MG138, reflecting its archaeological and historical importance as evidence of early medieval territorial demarcation and political authority.

Offa's Dyke: Section W of Court House Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference MG138. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Offa's Dyke: Section W of Court House Farm?

Offa's Dyke: Section W of Court House Farm is a linear earthwork and Early Medieval monument located in Wales, forming part of the substantial defensive frontier constructed during the reign of King Offa of Mercia in the late eighth century. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference MG138.

What period does Offa's Dyke: Section W of Court House Farm date from?

Offa's Dyke: Section W of Court House Farm dates from the early medieval period, and is classified as a linear earthwork. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Offa's Dyke: Section W of Court House Farm?

Offa's Dyke: Section W of Court House Farm 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 MG138.

What other scheduled monuments are near Offa's Dyke: Section W of Court House Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Motte castle 400m north east of Upper Gwarthlow Farm (7.2 km), Calcot Camp (7.4 km), Upper Aldress Moated Site (8 km).

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