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Dinham Castle is a motte-and-bailey fortification situated near Ludlow in Shropshire, England, though historically associated with the Welsh Marches. The castle was established in the Norman period, likely in the late eleventh century, as part of the strategic defensive network controlling the Anglo-Welsh border region. The site comprises a substantial earthwork mound with an adjoining bailey, representing the characteristic two-part design typical of early Norman fortifications in the Marches. Though little masonry now survives above ground, the earthwork remains a significant example of Norman military architecture and testifies to the importance of border control during the medieval period.
Dinham Castle is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference MM153. View the official record →
Dinham Castle is a motte-and-bailey fortification situated near Ludlow in Shropshire, England, though historically associated with the Welsh Marches. 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 Britain.
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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