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Haughley Castle is a Norman motte-and-bailey fortification located near Haughley in Suffolk, dating to the early post-Conquest period, likely established in the late eleventh century. The castle comprises a substantial earthwork mound surrounded by a ditch, with an outer bailey to the south, representing a typical defensive structure of the Norman settlement of England. The site was strategically positioned within the landscape of medieval Suffolk and served as a significant local stronghold, though it was superseded in importance by other centres during the medieval period. The earthwork remains form a substantial and well-preserved example of Norman castle architecture, surviving as an important testimony to the military organisation and territorial control established following 1066.
Haughley Castle is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1006069. View the official record →
Haughley Castle is a Norman motte-and-bailey fortification located near Haughley in Suffolk, dating to the early post-Conquest period, likely established in the late eleventh century. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1006069.
Haughley 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 1006069.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Rookyard Farm Moats (2.6 km), Russell's Hill moated site (3.9 km), Lady's Well (holy well and moat) (4.9 km).
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