Scheduled MonumentsEnglandCheveley Castle, 350m north west of Old Hall Farm

Cheveley Castle, 350m north west of Old Hall Farm

England
List entry 1015199
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Cheveley Castle is a motte-and-bailey fortification located northwest of Old Hall Farm in Cambridgeshire, dating to the Norman period following the conquest of 1066. The monument comprises an earthen mound with an associated bailey, representing a type of defensive structure commonly erected across England during the eleventh and twelfth centuries to consolidate Norman control. The castle's earthworks remain visible as archaeological features, though substantial stone structures do not survive from this period. Such fortifications served as administrative and military centers for the Norman lords establishing their authority in the English landscape.

Cheveley Castle, 350m north west of Old Hall Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1015199. View the official record →

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What is Cheveley Castle, 350m north west of Old Hall Farm?

Cheveley Castle is a motte-and-bailey fortification located northwest of Old Hall Farm in Cambridgeshire, dating to the Norman period following the conquest of 1066. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1015199.

Who is responsible for protecting Cheveley Castle, 350m north west of Old Hall Farm?

Cheveley Castle, 350m north west of Old Hall Farm 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 1015199.

What other scheduled monuments are near Cheveley Castle, 350m north west of Old Hall Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Moated Sites, Earthworks, and Ponds at Kirtling Tower (4.2 km), Devil's Ditch, Reach to Woodditton (4.4 km), Lidgate Castle and C16 Fortified Manorial Complex (5.3 km).

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