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Holm Castle is a motte-and-bailey castle situated in Gloucestershire, England. The site represents a typical example of Norman defensive architecture, dating to the medieval period following the Norman Conquest of 1066. The castle comprises an artificial mound with an associated bailey, a fortification type that was rapidly constructed across England during the eleventh and twelfth centuries to establish Norman control. The earthwork remains survive as a significant archaeological monument documenting the military infrastructure of medieval Gloucestershire.
Holm Castle, site of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1002100. View the official record →
Holm Castle is a motte-and-bailey castle situated in Gloucestershire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1002100.
Holm Castle, site of 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 1002100.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Site of St Mary's Abbey (0.3 km), Margaret's Camp, moated site and associated remains (0.8 km), Deserted medieval village (1.5 km).
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