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Castle mound in Camp Wood is a motte-and-bailey castle situated in Herefordshire. The monument consists of an artificial mound typical of Norman fortifications constructed in the eleventh and twelfth centuries, representing the defensive strategy favoured by Norman settlers following the conquest of England. The site demonstrates the widespread establishment of such castles across the Welsh Marches during the early medieval period, serving both military and administrative functions for the Norman lords who controlled this frontier region. The earthwork remains visible today as a significant archaeological record of early Norman settlement and fortification in Herefordshire.
Castle mound in Camp Wood is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1007309. View the official record →
Castle mound in Camp Wood is a motte-and-bailey castle situated in Herefordshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1007309.
Castle mound in Camp Wood 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 1007309.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Round barrow 270yds (250m) S of Shobdon Church (2.9 km), Bowl barrow 550m south east of Milton Cross (5.2 km), Bowl barrow 490m south east of Milton Cross (5.3 km).
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