Memorials & monuments · South West England
Start / End of Offa's dyke
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Start / End of Offa's dyke — a memorial in wales-south, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Chepstow · 1.8 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Start / End of Offa's dyke is a memorial located in wales-south, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Wye SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Severn Estuary SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Wye Valley
- Ramsar wetland: Severn Estuary
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Start/End of Offa's Dyke is a memorial located in South Wales. It marks the historic boundary established in the 8th century by King Offa of Mercia. The dyke itself is a significant earthwork, reflecting the political landscape of the time.
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- Coordinates
- 51.6326, -2.6484
- County
- Gloucestershire
- District
- Forest of Dean
- Parish
- Tidenham
- Postcode
- NP16 7HD
- Parliamentary constituency
- Forest of Dean
- Nearest railway station
- Chepstow — 1.8 km
Sources
- osm: node/3855419671 (ODbL)
Other places nearby
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Beaches · 0.5 km
Standing Stone At Offa's Dyke
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Archaeological sites · 0.5 km
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Beaches · 0.6 km
St Peter's Cave
Caves · 1.3 km
Bulwarks Prehistoric Enclosure
Vineyards · 1.4 km
Chepstow Bridge
Literary houses · 1.4 km
Bulwark, Chepstow
Hill forts · 1.8 km
Chepstow Railway Bridge
Historic bridges · 1.8 km
Wye Bridge
Historic bridges · 1.9 km
Wye Bridge and Beachley Viaduct, First Severn Crossing
Historic bridges · 1.9 km
Chepstow Town Slipway
Marinas · 1.9 km
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Start / End of Offa's dyke?
- Start / End of Offa's dyke is in Gloucestershire, South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode NP16 7HD), in the parish of Tidenham.
- What is Start / End of Offa's dyke?
- Start / End of Offa's dyke — a memorial in wales-south, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Start / End of Offa's dyke?
- The nearest railway station is Chepstow, about 1.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode NP16 7HD.
- Is Start / End of Offa's dyke a protected site?
- Yes — Start / End of Offa's dyke is part of the River Wye SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Severn Estuary SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Start / End of Offa's dyke free to visit?
- Yes, Start / End of Offa's dyke is free to enter.
- How do I get to Start / End of Offa's dyke?
- The nearest railway station is Chepstow, about 1.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NP16 7HD.