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Canterbury Castle is a Norman motte-and-bailey castle founded shortly after the Norman Conquest of 1066. The castle occupies a commanding position within Canterbury's medieval defences, with its substantial motte rising prominently above the surrounding townscape. Built of flint and stone, the keep was constructed in the late eleventh century and represents a significant example of early Norman military architecture in Kent. The site served as an important royal stronghold throughout the medieval period, reinforcing Norman control over this strategically significant cathedral city.
Canterbury Castle is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1005194. View the official record →
Canterbury Castle is a Norman motte-and-bailey castle founded shortly after the Norman Conquest of 1066. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1005194.
Canterbury 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 1005194.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Anglo-Saxon cemetery on Hanging Hill, Bridge, immediately south west of Watling Street (5.6 km), Roman cist burials in Gorsley Wood (5.9 km), Bowl Barrow 350M E.S.E. of Capel farm in Mounts Wood (6.9 km).
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