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Offa's Dyke (Sections extending 675m S from centre of Goppas Wood) is a linear earthwork forming part of the extensive eighth-century frontier defence constructed during the reign of King Offa of Mercia. This designated section preserves approximately 675 metres of the dyke running southward from Goppas Wood, consisting of a substantial bank with accompanying ditch that once marked the contested boundary between Anglo-Saxon Mercia and the Welsh kingdoms. Dating to the Early Medieval period, specifically the later eighth century, the earthwork represents one of the most significant engineering achievements of Anglo-Saxon Britain and demonstrates the scale of resources Offa commanded. The monument, protected as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under the Cadw reference MG152, survives as a prominent linear feature across the Welsh landscape.
Offa's Dyke: Sections extending 675m S from centre of Goppas Wood is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference MG152. View the official record →
Offa's Dyke (Sections extending 675m S from centre of Goppas Wood) is a linear earthwork forming part of the extensive eighth-century frontier defence constructed during the reign of King Offa of Mercia. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference MG152.
Offa's Dyke: Sections extending 675m S from centre of Goppas Wood 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: Sections extending 675m S from centre of Goppas Wood 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 MG152.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Offa's Dyke: section 400yds (370m) long S of Rownal Covert (8.8 km), Motte castle at the south end of East Dudston hamlet (8.9 km), Hen Domen Pre-Conquest Fields (8.9 km).
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