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Ashperton Castle is a motte-and-bailey fortification situated in Herefordshire, dating to the Norman period following the conquest of 1066. The monument comprises a substantial earthwork mound with an attached bailey, representing a typical form of early medieval military architecture employed during the establishment of Norman control in the Welsh Marches. The site demonstrates the strategic importance of the region during the eleventh and twelfth centuries, when such fortifications served as administrative and defensive centres. Though the superstructure has not survived, the earthwork remains a significant archaeological record of Norman settlement patterns in Herefordshire.
Ashperton Castle is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1005337. View the official record →
Ashperton Castle is a motte-and-bailey fortification situated in Herefordshire, dating to the Norman period following the conquest of 1066. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1005337.
Ashperton 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 1005337.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Churchyard cross in St Phillip and St James's churchyard (2.5 km), Putley churchyard cross (4 km), Roman villa E of the Rectory (4.5 km).
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