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Gumley motte castle is a Norman fortification situated in Leicestershire. The site consists of a motte, a characteristic earthwork defensive structure typical of early Norman castle construction in England following the Conquest of 1066. The motte survives as a prominent artificial mound, representing the physical remains of what would have been a significant local stronghold during the medieval period. Such motte castles served both defensive and administrative functions within the feudal landscape of Norman England.
Gumley motte castle is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1012571. View the official record →
Gumley motte castle is a Norman fortification situated in Leicestershire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1012571.
Gumley motte 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 1012571.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Thorpe Lubenham moated site and remains of shifted medieval village (4 km), Old Hall moated site (4.2 km), Marston Trussell shrunken medieval village and moat (4.3 km).
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