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Bicton motte and bailey is a Norman fortified site situated in Shropshire, England. The monument comprises a substantial mound, or motte, accompanied by an associated bailey, or defended enclosure, typical of the earthwork fortifications constructed in the eleventh and twelfth centuries following the Norman Conquest of 1066. Such sites served as centres of lordship and military control during the early medieval period, functioning as administrative and defensive strongholds for the Norman settlers and their descendants. The earthwork remains at Bicton preserve the characteristic morphology of this castle type, with the raised mound providing an elevated position for a timber superstructure, whilst the bailey would have contained domestic and service buildings within its defended perimeter.
Bicton motte and bailey castle is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1019658. View the official record →
Bicton motte and bailey is a Norman fortified site situated in Shropshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1019658.
Bicton motte and bailey 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 1019658.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Camp on Llanfair Hill (5.2 km), Offa's Dyke: section 890m north west and 320m west of Little Selley (5.9 km), Offa's Dyke: section 400m north and 170m east of Selley Hall (6.4 km).
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