Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBradwell castle mound: a motte and bailey castle 80m north east of St. Lawrence's Church.

Bradwell castle mound: a motte and bailey castle 80m north east of St. Lawrence's Church.

England
List entry 1007935
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Bradwell Castle Mound is a motte and bailey castle located approximately 80 metres north-east of St. Lawrence's Church in Buckinghamshire. The monument comprises an earthwork fortification typical of Norman military architecture, with a raised mound (motte) designed to support a timber or stone structure and an associated bailey, or defended enclosure. Such castles were established in England following the Norman Conquest of 1066, and Bradwell's earthworks represent the defensive strategies employed during the medieval period. The site remains substantially preserved as an archaeological monument, providing evidence of Norman settlement and fortification patterns in the region.

Bradwell castle mound: a motte and bailey castle 80m north east of St. Lawrence's Church. is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1007935. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bradwell castle mound: a motte and bailey castle 80m north east of St. Lawrence's Church.?

Bradwell Castle Mound is a motte and bailey castle located approximately 80 metres north-east of St. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1007935.

Who is responsible for protecting Bradwell castle mound: a motte and bailey castle 80m north east of St. Lawrence's Church.?

Bradwell castle mound: a motte and bailey castle 80m north east of St. Lawrence's Church. 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 1007935.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bradwell castle mound: a motte and bailey castle 80m north east of St. Lawrence's Church.?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including A medieval manorial complex comprising a twin moated site, fishpond and associated earthworks 750m west of St Mary's Church (3 km), The Toot: a motte and bailey castle and later manorial complex 450m south west of St Mary's Church (3.1 km), Moated site with associated earthworks, 770m south of St Mary's Church, south of the junction of Childs Way and Fulmer Street (3.6 km).

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