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Castle Dykes is a motte and bailey castle situated in Northamptonshire, England, representing a characteristic example of Norman earthwork fortification. The site consists of a substantial mound, or motte, accompanied by an associated bailey, or defended enclosure, constructed in the manner typical of early Norman defensive architecture following the Conquest. The castle dates to the Norman period, likely established during the eleventh or twelfth century when such earthwork fortifications were rapidly constructed across England to consolidate Norman control. Castle Dykes survives as a significant archaeological monument that contributes to understanding the settlement and militarisation of the Northamptonshire landscape in the medieval period.
Castle Dykes motte and bailey castle is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1010659. View the official record →
Castle Dykes is a motte and bailey castle situated in Northamptonshire, England, representing a characteristic example of Norman earthwork fortification. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1010659.
Castle Dykes motte and bailey 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 1010659.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Univallate hillfort 250m south and a bowl barrow 300m south east of Castle Dykes Farm (0.4 km), Earthworks (1.4 km), Everdon Bridge (2 km).
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