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Duke of Bedford's Castle is a motte-and-bailey castle situated in Warwickshire, approximately 140 metres south-east of Castle Farm. The site dates to the Norman period, representing a typical example of early medieval defensive earthwork architecture common to the eleventh and twelfth centuries. The monument consists of the characteristic raised mound, or motte, with an adjoining bailey enclosure, though the castle has not been developed into a substantial stone structure and survives today as an archaeological earthwork. The site reflects the pattern of Norman fortification in the Midlands following the Conquest, serving as a local stronghold during the period when such motte-and-bailey castles were the dominant form of defensive settlement in England.
Duke of Bedford's Castle, 140m SE of Castle Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1011373. View the official record →
Duke of Bedford's Castle is a motte-and-bailey castle situated in Warwickshire, approximately 140 metres south-east of Castle Farm. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1011373.
Duke of Bedford's Castle, 140m SE of Castle Farm 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 1011373.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Enclosures and 'drove road' 100yds (90m) S of Manor House Farm (2.2 km), Thelsford priory (2.9 km), Site of building and enclosure 500yds (460m) E of Hatton Rock Farm (2.9 km).
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