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Earl Shilton motte and bailey is a Norman fortification located in Leicestershire, England. The monument consists of a motte, or artificial mound, with an adjoining bailey, representing a typical form of medieval defensive architecture introduced to England following the Norman Conquest of 1066. The site dates to the Norman period, likely established in the eleventh or twelfth century as part of the pattern of castle-building that secured Norman control across the Midlands. The earthwork survives as an important example of early medieval fortification, preserving evidence of the military and administrative strategies employed by Norman settlers in establishing their authority in the region.
Earl Shilton motte and bailey castle is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1010302. View the official record →
Earl Shilton motte and bailey is a Norman fortification located in Leicestershire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1010302.
Earl Shilton 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 1010302.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Elmesthorpe church, ruined nave and west tower (2 km), Dovecote 85m north of Potters Marston Hall (3.2 km), Moated site at Stapleton (3.8 km).
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