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Chipping Norton motte and bailey castle is a Norman fortification of the 11th or 12th century located in the market town of Chipping Norton in Oxfordshire. The monument comprises a substantial mound, characteristic of motte and bailey castles of this period, which likely served as a defensive stronghold associated with the town's medieval development. An associated fishpond lies adjacent to the castle earthworks, a common feature of medieval manorial sites that provided both sustenance and aesthetic value. Though the castle has not been subjected to extensive modern archaeological investigation, its earthwork remains represent an important example of Norman military architecture in the Cotswolds region.
Chipping Norton motte and bailey castle, and fishpond is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1014747. View the official record →
Chipping Norton motte and bailey castle is a Norman fortification of the 11th or 12th century located in the market town of Chipping Norton in Oxfordshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1014747.
Chipping Norton motte and bailey castle, and fishpond 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 1014747.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow 400m north west of Ranger's Lodge in Cornbury Park (8.3 km), Ascott d'Oyley 12th century motte and bailey castle and associated earthworks (8.4 km), Ascott Earl motte and bailey castle (9.1 km).
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