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Horsford Castle is a Norman motte-and-bailey fortification located near Norwich in Norfolk, dating to the late eleventh century. The monument consists of a substantial earthen mound surrounded by defensive ditches, typical of early Norman castle construction in England following the Conquest of 1066. The site represents an important example of Norman military architecture and settlement strategy in East Anglia, serving as a fortified centre for local control and administration during the early medieval period. Like many such castles, Horsford was likely abandoned or superseded as stone fortifications became more prevalent during the twelfth century.
Horsford Castle is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1003998. View the official record →
Horsford Castle is a Norman motte-and-bailey fortification located near Norwich in Norfolk, dating to the late eleventh century. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1003998.
Horsford 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 1003998.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including 19-21 Bedford Street, medieval undercroft (7.4 km), Gate of Bridewell, part of No 6 St Andrew's Hill (7.4 km), Norwich Castle (7.6 km).
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