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Beaumont motte castle is a Norman fortification situated in Cumberland near Hadrian's Wall, constructed in the twelfth century as part of the post-Conquest settlement and defence of northern England. The castle comprises an earthen motte with an associated bailey, typical of early Norman defensive architecture in the region. The monument lies in close proximity to wall mile 70 of Hadrian's Wall, including turret 70a, thereby juxtaposing medieval Norman military works with the remains of the Roman frontier established nearly a thousand years earlier. This proximity illustrates the longstanding strategic importance of the location and reflects successive periods of fortification across different eras of English history.
Beaumont motte castle and section of Hadrian's Wall in wall mile 70 including turret 70a is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1013510. View the official record →
Beaumont motte castle is a Norman fortification situated in Cumberland near Hadrian's Wall, constructed in the twelfth century as part of the post-Conquest settlement and defence of northern England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1013510.
Beaumont motte castle and section of Hadrian's Wall in wall mile 70 including turret 70a 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 1013510.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Nowtler Hill 2 Roman temporary camp (2.8 km), Oval enclosure 180m NE of Great Orton (4.4 km), Rectangular enclosures 95yds (85m) N of Sceughmire (4.7 km).
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