Llwybr Clawdd Offa

A day of exploration.

This morning I went to Knighton and the Offa’s Dyke Centre, and then followed a very short section of the 170 mile Offa’s Dyke Trail (Llwybr Clawdd Offa) up a very steep hill and along the ridge to look at the Dyke and the wonderful views. Offa was the powerful 9th century Anglo-Saxon Mercian king, construction of the Dyke must have been a huge enterprise and was intended to send a strong message to the West Briton kingdoms in what we now call Wales. Hawthorn trees are still in flower, so this has to be my blip of the day.

Then I travelled to NT Berrington Hall for lunch and a look around. The upper floor was devoted to upper class Georgian fashion, which was fascinating.

Then a look at a few churches - Herefordshire has some wonderful ones. In the extra two views of the 12th century Norman font at Eardingly. In one view Christ has his cross planted firmly in the ground as he fights to haul Adam from hell. In the other two soldiers fight each other. The quality and survival of the craftsmanship is amazing