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Kent's Moat is a motte-and-bailey castle situated in Warwickshire, England. The monument comprises an earthen mound with an associated bailey, representing a form of fortification characteristic of the Norman period following the conquest of 1066. The site exhibits the typical topographical features of such defensive structures, with the mound formerly serving as a strongpoint for a timber or stone tower overlooking the surrounding landscape and lower courtyard. The precise dating and historical context of Kent's Moat reflect the widespread establishment of motte-and-bailey fortifications throughout England during the eleventh and twelfth centuries, though detailed records of its specific construction and use remain limited in the surviving documentary evidence.
Kent's Moat is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1020538. View the official record →
Kent's Moat is a motte-and-bailey castle situated in Warwickshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1020538.
Kent's Moat 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 1020538.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Motte and bailey castle with later moated site at Stonebridge Crescent (2.8 km), Hob's Moat, 60m north of Castle Lane (3.7 km), Bromwich Castle (3.8 km).
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