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Egremont Castle is a Norman fortification situated in the market town of Egremont in west Cumberland. The castle was founded in the early twelfth century by William de Meschincs as a motte-and-bailey stronghold commanding the River Ehen valley. The surviving earthworks comprise a substantial mound with remnants of stone fortifications, including traces of a keep and surrounding defensive works that reflect both Norman and later medieval construction phases. The site remains an important example of Norman military architecture in the northwest of England and represents a significant phase of post-Conquest settlement and control in the Anglo-Norman colonisation of the region.
Egremont Castle is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1020455. View the official record →
Egremont Castle is a Norman fortification situated in the market town of Egremont in west Cumberland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1020455.
Egremont 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 1020455.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Two high cross shafts in St Bridget's churchyard (4.5 km), Monk's Bridge 320m south east of Farthwaite (5.4 km), Calder Abbey (5.9 km).
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