Scheduled MonumentsEnglandCastle Cob motte

Castle Cob motte

England
List entry 1011122
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Castle Cob is a motte-and-bailey earthwork located in Cheshire, England, dating to the Norman period following the conquest of 1066. The monument consists of a substantial mound, or motte, which would originally have supported a wooden or stone fortification, accompanied by an associated bailey or defended enclosure. Such structures were characteristic of early Norman settlement and military control in England, serving as administrative centres and strongholds. The earthwork survives as a significant example of early medieval military architecture in the Cheshire landscape.

Castle Cob motte is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1011122. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Castle Cob motte?

Castle Cob is a motte-and-bailey earthwork located in Cheshire, England, dating to the Norman period following the conquest of 1066. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1011122.

Who is responsible for protecting Castle Cob motte?

Castle Cob motte 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 1011122.

What other scheduled monuments are near Castle Cob motte?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Kelsborrow promontory fort on Castle Hill 300m south west of Castle Hill Farm (5.8 km), Oakmere promontory fort on the east bank of Oakmere 300m north west of Corner Farm (7 km), Bowl barrow 300m WSW of Fishpool Lane Farm (7 km).

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