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Canterbury Castle is a Norman motte-and-bailey fortress erected in the aftermath of the 1066 conquest of England. Built by William the Conqueror or his immediate successors, the castle occupies a commanding position within the Roman walls of Canterbury, exploiting the earlier fortifications to create a formidable stronghold. The substantial mound, or motte, remains the most prominent surviving feature, crowned by later stone structures including a keep and curtain wall of twelfth-century date. The castle served as an important royal and military installation throughout the medieval period, though it declined in significance following the Tudor era.
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 fortress erected in the aftermath of the 1066 conquest of England. 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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