Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBrampton Bryan castle

Brampton Bryan castle

England
List entry 1014109
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Brampton Bryan Castle is a motte and bailey fortress located in Herefordshire, England, which was established in the Norman period following the Conquest of 1066. The castle consists of a substantial earthwork mound surrounded by defensive ditches and banks, representing the characteristic military architecture of the early medieval period. The site was strategically positioned to control the border region and was subsequently developed with stone fortifications during the medieval centuries. The castle remains an important archaeological monument documenting the Norman colonisation and military organisation of the Welsh March.

Brampton Bryan castle is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1014109. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Brampton Bryan castle?

Brampton Bryan Castle is a motte and bailey fortress located in Herefordshire, England, which was established in the Norman period following the Conquest of 1066. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1014109.

Who is responsible for protecting Brampton Bryan castle?

Brampton Bryan 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 1014109.

What other scheduled monuments are near Brampton Bryan castle?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Limebrook Priory (6.5 km), Castle mound in Camp Wood (7.6 km), Stapleton Castle (8.4 km).

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