Scheduled MonumentsEnglandElmley Castle

Elmley Castle

England
List entry 1005279
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Elmley Castle is a Norman castle situated near Pershore in Worcestershire. The site comprises the earthwork remains of a motte-and-bailey fortification, with the motte surviving as a substantial raised mound that once supported a timber or stone tower. The castle was established in the Norman period following the conquest of 1066 and represents a typical example of the military architecture employed by the Norman settlers to consolidate their control over the English landscape. The earthworks remain largely intact and form an important archaeological record of early medieval defensive settlement in the region.

Elmley Castle is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1005279. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Elmley Castle?

Elmley Castle is a Norman castle situated near Pershore in Worcestershire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1005279.

Who is responsible for protecting Elmley Castle?

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.

What other scheduled monuments are near Elmley Castle?

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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