Offa’s Dyke: ‘the Stuff that Dreams are Made of’

Ann Williams

doi:10.23914/odj.v1i0.249

Offa’s Dyke: ‘the Stuff that Dreams are Made of’

Ann Williams

Abstract

Offa’s Dyke has been much discussed in the past, and will no doubt continue to fascinate future archaeologists and historians. This article summarises the few historical sources for the Dyke which are available. It also explores the archaeological investigations which have taken place up to the time of writing in 2009.

Keywords

Asser, Mercia, Offa, Offa’s Dyke, Wales, Wat’s Dyke, Whitford Dyke

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