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Essendine Castle moated site is a medieval fortified settlement located in Rutland, England. The site comprises the earthwork remains of a motte-and-bailey castle with an associated moat, dating to the Norman period following the conquest of 1066. The monument represents a typical example of early medieval defensive architecture, whereby a raised mound served as the foundation for a timber or stone fortification, surrounded by a ditch and outer bailey. The site's archaeological significance lies in its preservation as earthwork remains, offering evidence of Norman settlement patterns and military organisation in the East Midlands during the eleventh and twelfth centuries.
Essendine Castle moated site is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1010693. View the official record →
Essendine Castle moated site is a medieval fortified settlement located in Rutland, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1010693.
Essendine Castle moated site 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 1010693.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Norman arch at No 11 St Mary's Hill (6.1 km), Uffington Bridge (6.1 km), Stamford Castle (remains of) (6.2 km).
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