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Brackley motte and bailey castle is a Norman fortification situated in Northamptonshire, England, dating to the eleventh or twelfth century. The monument comprises a motte, or artificial earthen mound, with an associated bailey, or defended enclosure, typical of early Norman military architecture in England following the Conquest of 1066. The site represents the established pattern of rapid fortification undertaken by Norman lords to secure their territorial holdings across the country. Though now surviving only as earthwork remains, the castle demonstrates the strategic importance placed upon the Brackley locality during the early medieval period.
Brackley motte and bailey castle is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1010660. View the official record →
Brackley motte and bailey castle is a Norman fortification situated in Northamptonshire, England, dating to the eleventh or twelfth century. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1010660.
Brackley 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 1010660.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Site of the medieval village of Astwick and the moated site 1500yds (1370m) SW of Evenley village (2.6 km), Roman settlement 600m north east of Rowler (3.3 km), Beaumont Castle (3.7 km).
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