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Core part of Wetherby Castle is a Norman motte-and-bailey fortification situated in North Yorkshire. The castle was established in the twelfth century as a strategic defensive work commanding the crossing of the River Wharfe at Wetherby. The surviving earthwork comprises the characteristic mound and bailey platform typical of early Norman military architecture, representing an important phase of post-Conquest settlement and territorial control in the Yorkshire landscape. The site demonstrates the pattern of castle-building undertaken by the Norman elite to consolidate their hold over northern England during the century following 1066.
Core part of Wetherby Castle, 240m north west of Wetherby Bridge is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1433268. View the official record →
Core part of Wetherby Castle is a Norman motte-and-bailey fortification situated in North Yorkshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1433268.
Core part of Wetherby Castle, 240m north west of Wetherby Bridge 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 1433268.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Wetherby Bridge (0.2 km), Green Howe bowl barrow, 280m south of Bank House (3.4 km), Dalton Parlours Roman villa and Iron Age settlement (3.5 km).
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