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Castle Bytham Castle is a Norman motte-and-bailey fortification located in the parish of Castle Bytham in Lincolnshire. The castle was established in the late eleventh century and comprises a substantial earthen mound with associated defensive ditches and bailey enclosures that remain clearly visible in the landscape. The site also encompasses remnants of medieval town defences and artificial ponds which form part of the broader settlement infrastructure developed around the castle. The monument represents an important example of Norman defensive architecture and settlement planning in the East Midlands, with its earthwork remains among the best-preserved features of this castle type in the region.
Castle Bytham Castle, associated town defences and ponds is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1014681. View the official record →
Castle Bytham Castle is a Norman motte-and-bailey fortification located in the parish of Castle Bytham in Lincolnshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1014681.
Castle Bytham Castle, associated town defences and ponds 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 1014681.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Castle Dyke moated site (4.5 km), Swinstead village cross (4.9 km), Careby Wood camp (5.7 km).
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