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Holdgate Castle is a motte and bailey fortification situated at Hall Farm in Shropshire, England. The site comprises a substantial mound typical of Norman defensive architecture, dating to the medieval period following the Norman Conquest, with associated bailey earthworks and garden remains that reflect occupation and use over an extended timespan. The monument represents an important example of early medieval fortification strategy in the Welsh Marches, a region characterised by numerous such castles established to consolidate Norman control. The surviving earthworks, including the motte platform and surrounding defensive features, provide archaeological evidence of settlement patterns and defensive priorities during the medieval period.
Holdgate Castle motte and bailey castle and garden remains at Hall Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1012859. View the official record →
Holdgate Castle is a motte and bailey fortification situated at Hall Farm in Shropshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1012859.
Holdgate Castle motte and bailey castle and garden remains at Hall Farm 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 1012859.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Thonglands moat near Broadstone (1.4 km), Deserted village (3.4 km), Deserted village (4 km).
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