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Offa's Dyke: South Section at Coedpoeth is a linear earthwork forming part of the extensive eighth-century frontier defence constructed under the direction of King Offa of Mercia. The monument comprises an earth bank with an associated ditch, characteristic of the dyke's construction throughout its length, and represents one of the most significant engineering projects of the Early Medieval period in Britain. Located in Denbighshire, this section of the dyke marked the boundary between the Anglo-Saxon kingdom of Mercia and the Welsh territories to the west, serving both defensive and administrative functions. The earthwork remains substantially preserved at this location and continues to define the modern Wales-England border in places.
Offa's Dyke: South Section at Coedpoeth is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference DE181. View the official record →
Offa's Dyke: South Section at Coedpoeth is a linear earthwork forming part of the extensive eighth-century frontier defence constructed under the direction of King Offa of Mercia. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference DE181.
Offa's Dyke: South Section at Coedpoeth 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.
Offa's Dyke: South Section at Coedpoeth 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 DE181.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Gardden Camp (6.3 km), Offa's Dyke: Y Gardden Camp Section (6.5 km), Wat's Dyke: Section extending from Pentre-Clawdd to Wynnstay Park (7.3 km).
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