Scheduled MonumentsWalesOffa's Dyke: Vron Farm Section
Early Medieval · Linear Earthwork

Offa's Dyke: Vron Farm Section

Denbighshire, Wales
Cadw SAM DE113
Period
Early Medieval
Site type
Linear Earthwork
Broad class
Monument
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Offa's Dyke: Vron Farm Section is a linear earthwork forming part of the eighth-century frontier defence system constructed under the direction of King Offa of Mercia. This section, located in Denbighshire, comprises a substantial bank and ditch arrangement typical of the monument's engineering, running across the landscape to demarcate the border between Anglo-Saxon Mercia and the Welsh kingdoms. The earthwork dates to the Early Medieval period, specifically the late eighth century, and represents one of the most impressive monuments of Anglo-Saxon Britain. The Vron Farm section preserves evidence of the original construction technique and scale, contributing to scholarly understanding of Offa's Dyke as both a military and political boundary marker.

Offa's Dyke: Vron Farm Section is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference DE113. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Offa's Dyke: Vron Farm Section?

Offa's Dyke: Vron Farm Section is a linear earthwork forming part of the eighth-century frontier defence system constructed under the direction of King Offa of Mercia. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference DE113.

What period does Offa's Dyke: Vron Farm Section date from?

Offa's Dyke: Vron Farm Section dates from the early medieval period, and is classified as a linear earthwork. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across the UK.

Who is responsible for protecting Offa's Dyke: Vron Farm Section?

Offa's Dyke: Vron Farm Section 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 DE113.

What other scheduled monuments are near Offa's Dyke: Vron Farm Section?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Gardden Camp (7.1 km), Offa's Dyke: Y Gardden Camp Section (7.4 km), Wat's Dyke: Section extending from Black Brook Bridge to Pentre-Clawdd (7.4 km).

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