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Bourne Castle is a Norman motte-and-bailey earthwork located in Bourne, Lincolnshire. The site consists of a substantial mound with associated ditch and bailey, typical of early Norman military architecture dating to the 11th or 12th century. The castle was constructed during the period of Norman settlement and consolidation in the East Midlands following the Conquest. The earthworks survive as a visible archaeological monument, providing evidence of the defensive structures built to establish Norman control over the region during this transformative period in English history.
Bourne Castle is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1005023. View the official record →
Bourne Castle is a Norman motte-and-bailey earthwork located in Bourne, Lincolnshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1005023.
Bourne 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 1005023.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Car Dyke, S of Dyke (2.4 km), Churchyard cross, St Michael's churchyard (3.7 km), Earthworks of Car Dyke in Park Wood, 175m east of King Street (A15) (4 km).
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