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Hallaton motte and bailey castle is a Norman fortification situated in the parish of Hallaton, Leicestershire. The monument comprises a substantial motte, or artificial mound, accompanied by a bailey, the defended enclosure typical of early Norman castle design, and dates to the eleventh or twelfth century. The site represents the form of military architecture employed across England following the Norman Conquest of 1066, serving as a local stronghold and administrative centre. The earthwork survives as a significant archaeological resource demonstrating the defensive strategies and settlement patterns of the Norman period in the East Midlands.
Hallaton motte and bailey castle is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1010487. View the official record →
Hallaton motte and bailey castle is a Norman fortification situated in the parish of Hallaton, Leicestershire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1010487.
Hallaton motte and bailey 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 1010487.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Iron Age and Roman ritual site, settlement, enclosures and linear ditched features, 500m East of Swallow Hill Farm (0.6 km), Butter Cross 150m east of the church (0.8 km), Manorial site west of St Gile's Church and medieval settlement west of Manor Farm (2.9 km).
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