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Cheswardine Castle is a motte-and-bailey fortress located in Shropshire, constructed in the Norman period following the conquest of 1066. The site consists of an artificial mound surrounded by defensive earthworks typical of early medieval fortification design. An associated linear bank extends from the castle complex, likely forming part of the broader defensive or territorial boundary system of the settlement. The monument represents an important example of Norman military architecture and land organization in the English Midlands during the eleventh and twelfth centuries.
Cheswardine Castle and an associated linear bank is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1017239. View the official record →
Cheswardine Castle is a motte-and-bailey fortress located in Shropshire, constructed in the Norman period following the conquest of 1066. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1017239.
Cheswardine Castle and an associated linear bank 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 1017239.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Hales Roman Villa (3.6 km), Bishop's Wood glass furnace (4.2 km), Audley's Cross, 240m SSW of Audley's Cross Farmhouse (5.2 km).
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