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Offa's Dyke north of Upperton Farm is a section of the linear earthwork constructed in the late eighth century under the direction of King Offa of Mercia to define and defend the Anglo-Saxon kingdom's western frontier against Welsh principalities. This particular stretch, extending 175 yards (160 metres), comprises a substantial bank with an accompanying ditch, characteristic of the monument's engineering across its length. The earthwork in this location follows the natural topography of the Herefordshire landscape, demonstrating the practical adaptation of the defensive line to local terrain. As a scheduled ancient monument, this section represents the surviving archaeological evidence of one of early medieval Britain's most ambitious building projects.
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 linear earthwork constructed in the late eighth century under the direction of King Offa of Mercia to define and defend the Anglo-Saxon kingdom's western frontier against Welsh principalities. 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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Research the area around Offa's Dyke: the section N of Upperton Farm, extending 175yds (160m)