Offa of Mercia
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Offa was King of Mercia, a kingdom of Anglo-Saxon England, from 757 until his death in 796. The son of Thingfrith and a descendant of Eowa, Offa came to the throne after a period of civil war followin
Penny of Cynethryth, wife of King Offa (1.29 g)
Another coin of Offa
Silver penny of Offa
Looking along Offa's Dyke, near Knill, Herefordshire
Offa's Dyke
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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 757 to 796 CE, who is traditio
Offa of Mercia
…only covers events up to 731, but as one of the major sources for Anglo-Saxon history it provides important background information for Offa's reign. Offa's Dyke, most of which was probably built in his reign, is a testimony to the extensive resources Offa had at his command and his ability to organise them…
Offa's Dyke near Clun, Shropshire, England
Offa's Dyke near Presteigne, Powys
Offa's Dyke Centre at Knighton, Powys