Castle Twts

England
List entry 1001719
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Castle Twts is a motte-and-bailey castle located in Herefordshire, England, dating to the Norman period following the conquest of 1066. The site consists of an earthwork mound with an associated bailey, representing a typical form of early medieval military fortification constructed by Norman settlers to establish control over the English landscape. The castle's name derives from the distinctive topography of its mound, which remains visible as a substantial earthwork feature within the landscape. As with many early Norman castles, Castle Twts was likely abandoned or superseded as stone fortifications became more prevalent during the twelfth century.

Castle Twts is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1001719. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Castle Twts?

Castle Twts is a motte-and-bailey castle located in Herefordshire, England, dating to the Norman period following the conquest of 1066. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1001719.

Who is responsible for protecting Castle Twts?

Castle Twts 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 1001719.

What other scheduled monuments are near Castle Twts?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including The Camp earthwork (3.6 km), Mound N of Cwmma Farm (4.1 km), Turret Tump (4.6 km).

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