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Grimsbury Castle is a motte-and-bailey castle situated in Berkshire, England, dating to the Norman period following the conquest of 1066. The monument consists of an earthwork mound typical of early Norman fortifications, designed to provide defensive control over the surrounding landscape. Like many castles of its type, Grimsbury would have served administrative and military functions during the early medieval period, though detailed historical records of its specific occupation and use remain limited. The site survives today as an archaeological earthwork of significance to the study of Norman settlement and fortification patterns in southern England.
Grimsbury Castle is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1006983. View the official record →
Grimsbury Castle is a motte-and-bailey castle situated in Berkshire, England, dating to the Norman period following the conquest of 1066. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1006983.
Grimsbury 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 1006983.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Donnington Castle: a quadrangular castle and 17th century fieldwork. (5.8 km), Monkey Marsh Lock, Kennet and Avon Canal (6.1 km), Litten Chapel (7 km).
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