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 forming part of the eighth-century frontier monument constructed during the reign of King Offa of Mercia. This section of the dyke, located in Wales, comprises a substantial bank and ditch formation typical of the wider defensive and demarcatory system that extended across the Anglo-Welsh border. The earthwork dates to the Early Medieval period, specifically the late eighth century, and represents an important engineering achievement of Anglo-Saxon military administration. The monument is protected as a scheduled ancient monument under the Cadw designation MG138, recognising its archaeological and historical significance in understanding early medieval territorial control and border definition.

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 forming part of the eighth-century frontier monument constructed during the reign of King Offa of Mercia. 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 the UK.

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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