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Gains Castle is a 13th-century ringwork and bailey earthwork situated in Hampshire, England. The monument comprises a circular or oval defensive bank with an associated bailey, representing a common form of Norman and early medieval fortification in southern England. Dating to the 13th century, the site reflects the period's military architecture and settlement patterns, though documentary evidence regarding its specific historical narrative remains limited. The earthwork survives as a scheduled ancient monument, preserving an important example of medieval defensive engineering from Hampshire's archaeological heritage.
Gains Castle: a 13th century ringwork and bailey is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1013635. View the official record →
Gains Castle is a 13th-century ringwork and bailey earthwork situated in Hampshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1013635.
Gains Castle: a 13th century ringwork and bailey 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 1013635.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Ashley Wood camp (1.2 km), Bowl barrow on Ashley Down Plantation, 1010m south west of Forest of Bere Farm (1.9 km), Bowl barrow on Ashley Down Plantation, 1000m south west of Forest of Bere Farm (2 km).
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