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Elmley Castle is a Norman motte-and-bailey castle situated near Pershore in Worcestershire. The monument comprises an earthwork consisting of a substantial mound with surrounding ditches, representing the defensive architecture typical of the eleventh and twelfth centuries. The castle was established in the Norman period following 1066, and its strategic location reflects the importance of controlling this part of the Severn valley. The surviving earthwork remains a significant example of early medieval military engineering, demonstrating the characteristically simple yet effective fortification methods employed by Norman lords during the conquest and consolidation of England.
Elmley Castle is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1005279. View the official record →
Elmley Castle is a Norman motte-and-bailey castle situated near Pershore in Worcestershire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1005279.
Elmley 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 1005279.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Moated site 680m west of Manor Farm, Kersoe (0.7 km), Conderton Camp (2 km), Village cross 80m east of St Barbara's Church (3.2 km).
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