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Haughton decoy and motte and bailey castle is a scheduled ancient monument in Nottinghamshire combining two distinct medieval features on a single site. The motte and bailey castle represents a typical Norman fortification, likely dating from the eleventh or twelfth century, consisting of an earthen mound with an associated bailey. The decoy, a later addition, relates to the practice of wildfowl management and reflects the site's subsequent use for hunting pursuits in the post-medieval period. Together these features demonstrate the layered occupation and evolving function of the location across several centuries.
Haughton decoy and motte and bailey castle is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1008240. View the official record →
Haughton decoy and motte and bailey castle is a scheduled ancient monument in Nottinghamshire combining two distinct medieval features on a single site. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1008240.
Haughton decoy and 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 1008240.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Medieval settlement including a moated site and open field system, immediately north east and south of Hall Farm (4.1 km), Three round barrows on Laxton Common (4.7 km), Moated fishpond complex with moat, fishstews, seven fishponds with sluices, ridge and furrow and a leat (5 km).
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