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Castle Grove is a ringwork situated approximately 370 metres north-west of Elmdon church in Essex. The monument consists of a circular or sub-circular earthwork defence comprising a bank and ditch, characteristic of ringwork fortifications that were commonly constructed during the Norman period following the conquest of 1066. Such ringworks typically served as modest fortified residences or administrative centres for local landholders, though the specific chronology and occupational history of Castle Grove remain to be fully established through archaeological investigation. The site is designated as an ancient monument in recognition of its historical importance as evidence of medieval settlement and territorial organisation in Essex.
Castle Grove: a ringwork 370m north-west of Elmdon church is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1011780. View the official record →
Castle Grove is a ringwork situated approximately 370 metres north-west of Elmdon church in Essex. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1011780.
Castle Grove: a ringwork 370m north-west of Elmdon church 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 1011780.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Roman barrow 700m WNW of Clavering Farm (5.2 km), Moated site, Little Cokenach (7.1 km), Clavering Castle: a ringwork with associated earthworks north of the church of St Mary and St Clement (8.1 km).
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