Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBeaudesert Castle: motte and bailey castle and two fishponds

Beaudesert Castle: motte and bailey castle and two fishponds

England
List entry 1012703
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Beaudesert Castle is a motte and bailey castle located in Warwickshire, England, dating to the Norman period following the Norman Conquest of 1066. The site comprises a substantial earthwork mound with its attendant bailey, together with two fishponds that represent later medieval additions to the castle complex, indicative of the refinement and expansion of the settlement during the twelfth and thirteenth centuries. The castle's archaeological remains survive as upstanding earthworks and demonstrate the typical defensive and domestic arrangement of Norman fortifications in the Midlands. The associated fishponds reflect the economic importance of the estate and the investment in productive landscape management during the medieval period.

Beaudesert Castle: motte and bailey castle and two fishponds is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1012703. View the official record →

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What is Beaudesert Castle: motte and bailey castle and two fishponds?

Beaudesert Castle is a motte and bailey castle located in Warwickshire, England, dating to the Norman period following the Norman Conquest of 1066. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1012703.

Who is responsible for protecting Beaudesert Castle: motte and bailey castle and two fishponds?

Beaudesert Castle: motte and bailey castle and two fishponds 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 1012703.

What other scheduled monuments are near Beaudesert Castle: motte and bailey castle and two fishponds?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Village cross (0.5 km), Moated site 240m north west of Preston Hill Farm (2.3 km), Barnmoor Wood camp (2.6 km).

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