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Folkingham Castle is a Norman motte-and-bailey fortification located in the village of Folkingham in Lincolnshire, England. The castle dates to the late eleventh century and comprises an earthen mound surrounded by a ditch system, characteristic of early Norman defensive architecture in England following the Conquest. The site represents a typical example of the quick, economical fortifications established by Norman lords to consolidate their hold over newly conquered territory. Though little masonry survives above ground, the earthwork remains a significant archaeological monument illustrating the strategic importance of this location in medieval Lincolnshire.
Folkingham Castle is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1005021. View the official record →
Folkingham Castle is a Norman motte-and-bailey fortification located in the village of Folkingham in Lincolnshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1005021.
Folkingham 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 1005021.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Medieval fishpond complex, 80m south west of Manor House (2.2 km), Site of Anglo-Saxon nunnery and medieval chapel, Stow Green (2.4 km), Sempringham Priory (site of) (3.1 km).
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