© Mapbox · © OpenStreetMap contributors · Boundary data © Historic England (NHLE)
Castle Stede motte and bailey is a Norman fortification located at Hornby in Lancashire. The monument consists of a substantial motte topped by the remains of a stone keep, accompanied by an adjoining bailey, representing a typical form of medieval defensive architecture from the eleventh and twelfth centuries. The site demonstrates the characteristic two-part design of motte and bailey fortifications, which were rapidly constructed across England following the Norman Conquest to assert control over newly conquered territories. The stone structures visible on the motte indicate a later phase of development when wooden defences were replaced or reinforced with masonry, reflecting the site's continued military significance during the medieval period.
Castle Stede motte and bailey, Hornby is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1017689. View the official record →
Castle Stede motte and bailey is a Norman fortification located at Hornby in Lancashire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1017689.
Castle Stede motte and bailey, Hornby 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 1017689.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Loyn Bridge (0.2 km), Hornby Bridge (1.4 km), Castle Mound motte and bailey, Melling (2.1 km).
Aubrey generates in-depth historical research for any address in Britain — drawing on scheduled monument data, Domesday records, Roman heritage, PAS finds and medieval history to reveal the complete story of a landscape.
Research the area around Castle Stede motte and bailey, Hornby