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Downton motte is a motte castle located approximately one hundred metres north-west of St Giles' Church in Downton, Herefordshire, England. The monument consists of a substantial earthwork mound typical of Norman motte-and-bailey fortifications, dating to the medieval period following the Norman Conquest. The site represents an important example of early medieval military architecture in the region, serving as a defensive stronghold during the eleventh and twelfth centuries. The motte survives as a prominent landscape feature, though the associated bailey and any structural remains have been substantially diminished or obscured by subsequent land use.
Downton motte, a motte castle 100m north west of St Giles' Church is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1011018. View the official record →
Downton motte is a motte castle located approximately one hundred metres north-west of St Giles' Church in Downton, Herefordshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1011018.
Downton motte, a motte castle 100m north west of St Giles' 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 1011018.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Wigmore Abbey (2.7 km), Wigmore Castle (4.6 km), Richard's Castle: a motte and bailey with an enclosed settlement. (6.5 km).
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