Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBarby motte castle

Barby motte castle

England
List entry 1009512
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Barby motte-and-bailey castle is a Norman fortification located in Northamptonshire, England. The site comprises a substantial earthwork mound with an associated bailey, typical of early medieval castle construction in the eleventh and twelfth centuries. The monument represents the material expression of Norman baronial authority in the East Midlands during the post-Conquest period. Though reduced from its original state, the surviving earthworks retain sufficient definition to illustrate the characteristic form of a motte-and-bailey stronghold.

Barby motte castle is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1009512. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Barby motte castle?

Barby motte-and-bailey castle is a Norman fortification located in Northamptonshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1009512.

Who is responsible for protecting Barby motte castle?

Barby motte 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 1009512.

What other scheduled monuments are near Barby motte castle?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Medieval village of Fawcliff, Braunston Cleves (2.5 km), Abandoned medieval village of Onley (3.1 km), Medieval settlement of Ashby St Ledgers (3.5 km).

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