Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBetchworth Castle

Betchworth Castle

England
List entry 1017996
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Betchworth Castle is a Norman motte-and-bailey fortification situated in Surrey, England, founded in the eleventh century following the Norman Conquest. The castle comprises a substantial earthwork mound surrounded by a ditch, with evidence of timber and later stone defences that have largely disappeared. The site remained in use throughout the medieval period and was later adapted as a domestic residence during the post-medieval era. Today the mound and surrounding earthworks survive as significant archaeological remains, demonstrating the characteristic defensive architecture of early Norman settlement in southern England.

Betchworth Castle is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1017996. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Betchworth Castle?

Betchworth Castle is a Norman motte-and-bailey fortification situated in Surrey, England, founded in the eleventh century following the Norman Conquest. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1017996.

Who is responsible for protecting Betchworth Castle?

Betchworth 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 1017996.

What other scheduled monuments are near Betchworth Castle?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow in The Glory Wood (2.4 km), Bowl barrow on Milton Heath (3.9 km), Medieval moated site at Leigh Place (4.4 km).

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