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Offa's Dyke north of Upperton Farm is a section of the vast linear earthwork constructed in the late eighth century under King Offa of Mercia to define and defend the Anglo-Saxon frontier with Wales. This particular stretch, extending approximately 175 yards, comprises a substantial bank with a ditch, characteristic of the monument's construction across the Welsh borderlands. The section demonstrates the engineering scale and ambition of the project, which stretched for over 150 miles from the Dee estuary to the Severn, though this portion represents one of the better-preserved examples of the dyke's original form in Herefordshire. The earthwork remains a testament to early medieval territorial demarcation and remains a scheduled ancient monument of national importance.
Offa's Dyke: the section N of Upperton Farm, extending 175yds (160m) is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1005525. View the official record →
Offa's Dyke north of Upperton Farm is a section of the vast linear earthwork constructed in the late eighth century under King Offa of Mercia to define and defend the Anglo-Saxon frontier with Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1005525.
Offa's Dyke: the section N of Upperton Farm, extending 175yds (160m) 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 1005525.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Moated site at Bishopstone Court (3.8 km), Offa's Dyke: the section extending 950yds (870m) N and S of Big Oaks (4.1 km), Credenhill Camp (6.2 km).
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