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Burwell Castle is a Norman motte-and-bailey fortification located in Cambridgeshire, constructed in the early twelfth century. The site comprises a substantial earthwork consisting of a mound topped by a stone tower, surrounded by a bailey with defensive ditches, representing a typical example of early post-Conquest military architecture. The castle was built to control the landscape and demonstrate Norman authority in the East Anglian region, though it saw relatively limited military action during its operational period. The stone keep structure visible today dates from the Norman period, and the site has been protected as a scheduled monument due to its archaeological significance and the clarity with which its defensive features remain legible in the landscape.
Burwell Castle is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1015596. View the official record →
Burwell Castle is a Norman motte-and-bailey fortification located in Cambridgeshire, constructed in the early twelfth century. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1015596.
Burwell 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 1015596.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Long barrow 410m south east of Partridge Hall Farm (4 km), Swaffham Bulbeck moated site. (4.6 km), Bowl barrow 160m south west of the National Stud clubhouse (5.5 km).
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