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Offa's Dyke is a linear earthwork of eighth-century date, constructed during the reign of King Offa of Mercia. The section extending approximately 950 yards north and south of Big Oaks in Herefordshire comprises part of this substantial defensive and territorial boundary that once stretched for many miles along the Welsh border. At this location the dyke survives as a substantial bank with an associated ditch, representing the characteristic form of construction employed throughout its length. This particular stretch remains a significant testament to early medieval engineering and the political geography of the Anglo-Saxon kingdom of Mercia.
Offa's Dyke: the section extending 950yds (870m) N and S of Big Oaks is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1001738. View the official record →
Offa's Dyke is a linear earthwork of eighth-century date, constructed during the reign of King Offa of Mercia. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1001738.
Offa's Dyke: the section extending 950yds (870m) N and S of Big Oaks is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic England (NHLE) — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in England. The official designation reference is 1001738.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including New Weir Roman site (3.4 km), Churchyard cross in St Mary's churchyard (4.2 km), Churchyard cross in St Mary's churchyard (4.7 km).
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