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Kilpeck Castle is a Norman motte-and-bailey castle situated in Herefordshire, dating from the late eleventh or early twelfth century. The monument consists of a substantial earthen mound topped by a flattened platform, surrounded by a ditch, with an adjacent bailey that would have contained timber or stone structures within its palisaded enclosure. The castle represents the typical defensive strategy employed by Norman lords following the conquest of England, commanding a strategic position in the Welsh Marches during a period of significant military activity and frontier consolidation. Associated with the castle is evidence of an adjacent medieval village settlement, indicating that Kilpeck functioned as a centre of both military power and administrative authority within the local lordship.
Kilpeck Castle and ancient village is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1001761. View the official record →
Kilpeck Castle is a Norman motte-and-bailey castle situated in Herefordshire, dating from the late eleventh or early twelfth century. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1001761.
Kilpeck Castle and ancient village 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 1001761.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Motte castle 280m south of New Buildings Farm (4.2 km), Orcop Castle (4.8 km), Churchyard cross in St John the Baptist's churchyard (5.2 km).
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