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Cymbeline's Castle is a motte and bailey castle located approximately 550 metres south-west of Ellesborough Church in Buckinghamshire. The monument comprises a mound with associated earthworks typical of Norman fortifications, dating to the eleventh or twelfth century. The site represents a form of defensive architecture that was widely adopted following the Norman Conquest, reflecting the period's military strategy and territorial control. The castle's name, despite its legendary associations, does not reflect documented historical origins, and the site has undergone considerable erosion and modification over the centuries.
Cymbeline's Castle: a motte and bailey castle 550m south west of Ellesborough church is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1013941. View the official record →
Cymbeline's Castle is a motte and bailey castle located approximately 550 metres south-west of Ellesborough Church in Buckinghamshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1013941.
Cymbeline's Castle: a motte and bailey castle 550m south west of Ellesborough church 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 1013941.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Buckinghamshire Grim's Ditch: 176m long section south west of White House Farm (6 km), Buckinghamshire Grim's Ditch: 1.13km long section from Grymsdyke Manor to RAF High Wycombe (7.1 km), Bowl barrow on Lodge Hill, 650m east of Old Callow Down Farm (7.4 km).
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