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Corfham Castle moated site is a medieval defensive earthwork located in Shropshire, approximately 460 metres west of Peaton Bridge. The monument comprises a moated enclosure, a characteristic form of high-status medieval settlement dating principally to the 12th and 13th centuries, though occupation may have extended into later medieval periods. The water management system integral to the site served both defensive and practical functions, with the moat containing water drawn from local sources to create a barrier around the central platform. The site represents a significant example of medieval settlement hierarchy in the English Midlands, occupying a position between major castles and ordinary manorial settlements of its era.
Corfham Castle moated site and water management system 460m west of Peaton Bridge is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1012857. View the official record →
Corfham Castle moated site is a medieval defensive earthwork located in Shropshire, approximately 460 metres west of Peaton Bridge. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1012857.
Corfham Castle moated site and water management system 460m west of Peaton 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 1012857.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Camp Ring motte and bailey castle, enclosure, fishpond and ridge and furrow 400m east of Culmington Farm (4.1 km), Motte castle immediately north west of Middleton Chapel (7.7 km), Robin Hood's Butt: a bowl barrow 190m north of Ludlow golf course club house (7.9 km).
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