Scheduled MonumentsEnglandConger Hill: a motte and bailey castle

Conger Hill: a motte and bailey castle

England
List entry 1010059
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Conger Hill is a motte and bailey castle situated in Bedfordshire, England, and represents a typical example of Norman fortification dating to the eleventh or twelfth century. The monument consists of an artificial mound, or motte, accompanied by an adjoining bailey, a defended enclosure that would have been surrounded by a palisade or earthwork. Such structures were widely constructed across England following the Norman Conquest of 1066 and served as administrative and defensive strongholds for Norman lords during the early medieval period. The earthwork remains visible as an archaeological monument and is recorded under the National Heritage List for England.

Conger Hill: a motte and bailey castle is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1010059. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Conger Hill: a motte and bailey castle?

Conger Hill is a motte and bailey castle situated in Bedfordshire, England, and represents a typical example of Norman fortification dating to the eleventh or twelfth century. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1010059.

Who is responsible for protecting Conger Hill: a motte and bailey castle?

Conger Hill: a motte and bailey castle 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 1010059.

What other scheduled monuments are near Conger Hill: a motte and bailey castle?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Warren Knoll: a motte castle reused as a warren (5.8 km), Tilsworth Manor moated site (5.9 km), Maiden Bower hillfort (6.6 km).

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