Offa's Dyke
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Address | West St, Knighton LD7 1EN, United Kingdom |
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Hours | Closed ⋅ Opens 10 AM |
Length | 82 mi but covers an area of up to 150 mi (240 km) |
Height | 250 (cm) |
Phone | +44 1547 528753 |
Did you know | Offa's wife Cynethryth held the distinction of being only Anglo-Saxon Queen consort in whose name coinage was issued. |
Ratings | 4.5 |
Complet date | 784 |
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ID | 1258643 |
About Offa's Dyke
Offa's Dyke is a large linear earthwork that roughly follows the border between England and Wales. The structure is named after Offa, the Anglo-Saxon king of Mercia from AD 757 until 796, who is traditionally believed to have ordered its construction.
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