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Hapton Castle is a motte-and-bailey fortification located in Lancashire, dating to the Norman period following the Conquest of 1066. The monument comprises a substantial earthwork with a raised mound, typical of early medieval defensive architecture constructed during the initial phase of Norman settlement and control in northern England. The site represents an important example of the military infrastructure established to consolidate Norman authority in the Lancashire region during the eleventh and twelfth centuries. The castle's earthwork remains survive as a significant archaeological record of early Norman fortification strategy in the North West.
Hapton Castle is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1013816. View the official record →
Hapton Castle is a motte-and-bailey fortification located in Lancashire, dating to the Norman period following the Conquest of 1066. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1013816.
Hapton 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 1013816.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Spigot mortar (Blacker Bombard) position (0.9 km), Hameldon Hill World War II bombing decoy, 390m north of Heights Farm (3.7 km), Ightenhill Manor (site of) (3.9 km).
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