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Anstey motte and bailey is a Norman fortification situated in Hertfordshire, dating to the eleventh or twelfth century. The monument consists of an earthwork comprising a substantial mound or motte with an associated bailey, representing a common form of fortified settlement established following the Norman Conquest of 1066. The site demonstrates the characteristic defensive and administrative function of such structures, which served as focal points for territorial control during the Norman period. The earthworks remain visible as landscape features, though the original timber or stone structures that once occupied the mound have not survived.
Anstey motte and bailey castle is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1009453. View the official record →
Anstey motte and bailey is a Norman fortification situated in Hertfordshire, dating to the eleventh or twelfth century. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1009453.
Anstey motte and bailey 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 1009453.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Pain's End moated site. (0.5 km), Moated mound near Hale Farm (0.7 km), Moated site, Little Cokenach (2 km).
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