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Dodleston motte and bailey castle is a Norman fortification located in Cheshire, England, comprising an earthen motte surmounted by a bailey enclosure typical of eleventh and twelfth century defensive architecture. The site represents a significant example of post-Conquest settlement patterns in the region, established to consolidate Norman control following 1066. The earthworks remain substantially preserved, demonstrating the characteristic design of early medieval military fortifications with raised mound and adjacent defended courtyard. The castle reflects the strategic importance of the Cheshire borderlands during the Norman period and the expansion of feudal authority across the Welsh marches.
Dodleston motte and bailey castle is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1012419. View the official record →
Dodleston motte and bailey castle is a Norman fortification located in Cheshire, England, comprising an earthen motte surmounted by a bailey enclosure typical of eleventh and twelfth century defensive architecture. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1012419.
Dodleston 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 1012419.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bryn Alyn Round Barrow (7.3 km), Holt Roman Settlement (7.7 km), Bryn Alyn Camp (7.7 km).
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