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Dinham Castle is a medieval motte-and-bailey fortification located in Ludlow, Shropshire, on the English side of the Wales-England border. The castle was founded in the late eleventh century following the Norman Conquest, forming part of the defensive network established to control the Welsh Marches. The monument comprises a substantial earthen motte with a surrounding ditch and bailey, representing a typical example of early Norman military architecture in the region. Though the castle was superseded in importance by nearby Ludlow Castle during the medieval period, Dinham Castle remains a significant archaeological site demonstrating the strategic fortification of the Anglo-Welsh frontier.
Dinham Castle is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference MM153. View the official record →
Dinham Castle is a medieval motte-and-bailey fortification located in Ludlow, Shropshire, on the English side of the Wales-England border. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference MM153.
Dinham Castle dates from the medieval period, and is classified as a castle. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across the UK.
Dinham Castle is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Cadw — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in Wales. The official designation reference is MM153.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Caldicot Castle (unoccupied parts) (3.9 km), St. Mary's Churchyard Cross, Portskewett (4.6 km), Harold's House (site of) (4.6 km).
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