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Aldford motte and bailey is a Norman fortification located in Cheshire, England, dating from the late eleventh or early twelfth century. The castle comprises a substantial motte, or earthen mound, surrounded by a bailey or outer enclosure, representing a characteristic form of military architecture employed by Norman settlers in the post-Conquest period. The site displays evidence of later medieval development, including a stone shell keep constructed upon the motte, which would have provided enhanced defensive capability and accommodation. The monument remains a significant example of early Norman settlement hierarchy in the Marches region, reflecting both the military requirements and territorial consolidation of the Norman nobility in north-western England.
Aldford motte and bailey and shell keep castle is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1007605. View the official record →
Aldford motte and bailey is a Norman fortification located in Cheshire, England, dating from the late eleventh or early twelfth century. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1007605.
Aldford motte and bailey and shell keep castle is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic England (NHLE) — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in England. The official designation reference is 1007605.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Holt Roman Settlement (5.2 km), Holt Bridge (5.2 km), Farndon Holt Bridge Also in Clwyd: Wales (5.2 km).
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