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Cotherstone Castle is a Norman motte-and-bailey fortification located in Teesdale, County Durham, in the north of England. The castle comprises a substantial earthwork mound surrounded by a ditch, typical of early Norman defensive architecture, and dates to the late eleventh or early twelfth century. It was constructed during the period of Norman consolidation in northern England following the Conquest, serving to control the strategic crossing of the River Tees and the surrounding dale. The site remains visible as an earthwork monument, with the motte forming a prominent topographical feature that preserves important evidence of Norman settlement and military organisation in this frontier region.
Cotherstone Castle is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1005583. View the official record →
Cotherstone Castle is a Norman motte-and-bailey fortification located in Teesdale, County Durham, in the north of England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1005583.
Cotherstone 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 1005583.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowes Castle (6.8 km), Roman Fort (Lavatrae) (6.8 km), Three cairns on Ravock, Bowes Moor, 830m north east of Ravock Castle (7.8 km).
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