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Among other things, Offa built an earthwork wall called Offa's Dyke, which ran nearly the full border between Offa's kingdom of Mercia, and the Welsh kingdom of Powys. This was roughly the border between England and Wales.
The purpose of Offa's Dyke is not really known from history, but it can be surmised that it was a defensive barrier and was also a political indication of power and a demarcation of the border.
There is a link to an article on Offa's Dyke below.
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When did king offa die?
Drug addition
When did kings start?
There is much discussion about the beginning of English Kings. In Anglo-Saxon times, there were several kings: King Egbert of Wessex and King Offa of Mercia are sometimes described as kings of England, but not by all historians.
What happened in 700's?
Offa built his Dyke. Offa, King of Mercia from 757 to 796, one of the ancient kingdoms of Britain, built a long earthwork consisting of a double bank with a ditch between, about 27 metres wide and 8m deep at its largest point (described at the time as a 'dyke') to prevent the Welsh from attacking him. It was begun in around 785 but fell into disuse not very long afterwards. Parts remain to be viewed but much can now only be detected through archaeology. It was reputed to have run from 'sea to sea' according to Asser, one of the great chroniclers of the age.
Do wolverines build their homes?
yes they build dens.
How do you build a piece of The Great Wall of China?
You go back in time and build some of it. Get Materlas then build on up
When did Offa of Mercia die?
Offa of Mercia died in 796.
When was Offa Neal born?
Offa Neal was born on 1876-06-05.
When did Offa Neal die?
Offa Neal died on 1950-04-25.
When and where was baseball player Offa Neal born?
Offa Neal was born June 5, 1876, in Logan, IL, USA.
When and where did baseball player Offa Neal die?
Offa Neal died April 25, 1950, in Mount Vernon, IL, USA.
When did king offa die?
Drug addition
What are baseball player Offa Neal's physical stats?
Offa Neal is 6 feet tall. He weighs 185 pounds. He bats left and throws right.
What king was put to death by offa in792?
Ethelbert
How much is the form for School of preliminary studies Offa?
98,000
Is the mound that King Offa of England built between England and Wales to separarte them still visible today and what is it called?
Offa's Dyke. (Yes, really, the word 'dyke' meaan 'ditch' or 'wall' in this context.)
What English kingdom was ruled by offa?
Offa was king of Mercia. He took control of Hwicce and Sussex, and was overlord of East Anglia. Some claim he was the overlord of all Anglo Saxon kingdoms, but that is not known for certain.
What has the author Frank Noble written?
Frank Noble has written: 'The O.D.A. book of Offa's Dyke Path' -- subject(s): Description and travel, Guide-books 'The Shell book of Offa's Dyke Path'
