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Offa's Dyke: Upperton Farm is a section of the linear earthwork constructed during the reign of King Offa of Mercia in the late eighth century, forming part of the extensive frontier defence between the Anglo-Saxon kingdom and Wales. This particular stretch, located south of Yazor in Herefordshire, comprises two separate segments measuring approximately 195 yards and 370 yards in length, preserved as upstanding banks. The earthwork displays the characteristic form of Offa's Dyke in this region, consisting of a substantial bank with an associated ditch, representing one of the most significant engineering achievements of early medieval Britain. These sections remain important archaeological evidence for understanding the territorial ambitions and administrative capabilities of the Mercian kingdom during the late Anglo-Saxon period.
Offa's Dyke: Upperton Farm, two sections extending 195yds (180m) and 370yds (340m) S from Yazor is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1001736. View the official record →
Offa's Dyke: Upperton Farm is a section of the linear earthwork constructed during the reign of King Offa of Mercia in the late eighth century, forming part of the extensive frontier defence between the Anglo-Saxon kingdom and Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1001736.
Offa's Dyke: Upperton Farm, two sections extending 195yds (180m) and 370yds (340m) S from Yazor 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 1001736.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Moated site at Bishopstone Court (3.5 km), Offa's Dyke: the section extending 950yds (870m) N and S of Big Oaks (3.7 km), Site of Romano-British town of Magna (6 km).
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