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Cuckney motte and bailey is a Norman fortification situated in Nottinghamshire, dating to the medieval period following the Norman Conquest of 1066. The monument comprises an earthen motte with an associated bailey, representing a characteristic defensive structure of the 11th and 12th centuries. Such fortifications were erected rapidly across England to consolidate Norman control and served both military and administrative functions. The site remains an important example of early medieval military architecture in the East Midlands region.
Cuckney motte and bailey castle is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1010909. View the official record →
Cuckney motte and bailey is a Norman fortification situated in Nottinghamshire, dating to the medieval period following the Norman Conquest of 1066. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1010909.
Cuckney 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 1010909.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow, 240m SSE of Woodend Farm (2.1 km), Palaeolithic and later prehistoric sites at Creswell Gorge, including Boat House Cave and Church Hole Cave See also DERBYSHIRE 275 (4.1 km), Palaeolithic and later prehistoric sites at Creswell Gorge including Pinhole Cave, Mother Grundy's Parlour and Robin Hood's Cave See also NOTTINGHAMSHIRE 183 (4.2 km).
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