Scheduled MonumentsEnglandClungunford motte castle 90m north east of St Cuthbert's Church

Clungunford motte castle 90m north east of St Cuthbert's Church

England
List entry 1012865
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Clungunford motte castle is a Norman fortification located approximately ninety metres north-east of St Cuthbert's Church in Shropshire. The site comprises a substantial motte with a bailey, representing a typical example of early medieval defensive architecture dating to the eleventh or twelfth century. The earthwork survives as a prominent raised mound, indicative of the strategic importance of the location during the Norman settlement period in this region of the Welsh borderland. Such motte-and-bailey castles served as both military strongholds and administrative centres for the Norman lords establishing control over the surrounding territories.

Clungunford motte castle 90m north east of St Cuthbert's Church is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1012865. View the official record →

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What is Clungunford motte castle 90m north east of St Cuthbert's Church?

Clungunford motte castle is a Norman fortification located approximately ninety metres north-east of St Cuthbert's Church in Shropshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1012865.

Who is responsible for protecting Clungunford motte castle 90m north east of St Cuthbert's Church?

Clungunford motte castle 90m north east of St Cuthbert's Church 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 1012865.

What other scheduled monuments are near Clungunford motte castle 90m north east of St Cuthbert's Church?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Motte castle at Upper Buckton (5.7 km), Settlement W of Buckton (5.8 km), Motte castle 178m WSW of Walford Bridge (6.4 km).

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