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Cusop Castle ringwork is a Norman fortification located near Cusop in Herefordshire, England. The site comprises a ringwork, a form of earthen defensive enclosure consisting of a raised bank and ditch, typical of eleventh and twelfth century military architecture. Like many ringworks of the Norman period, it represents a more modest defensive structure than a motte-and-bailey castle, likely serving as a local stronghold for a minor lordship. The earthwork survives as a significant archaeological monument, preserving evidence of Norman settlement and territorial control in the Welsh Marches.
Cusop Castle ringwork is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1017253. View the official record →
Cusop Castle ringwork is a Norman fortification located near Cusop in Herefordshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1017253.
Cusop Castle ringwork 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 1017253.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Remains of Blaenau Stone Circle (4 km), Bowl barrow 350m NNE of Abbey Farm (4.8 km), Craswall Priory, associated building remains, pond bays and hollow ways (5 km).
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