Scheduled MonumentsEnglandLindsey Castle

Lindsey Castle

England
List entry 1006042
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Lindsey Castle is a Norman motte-and-bailey fortification located in Suffolk, England. The site consists of a substantial earthwork mound surrounded by defensive ditches, characteristic of early Norman military architecture of the eleventh and twelfth centuries. The castle represents a typical example of the widespread fortification programme undertaken by Norman lords following the conquest of 1066, serving both defensive and administrative functions for the local feudal holding. The earthworks remain substantially preserved, providing archaeological evidence of early medieval settlement patterns and Norman territorial organisation in East Anglia.

Lindsey Castle is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1006042. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Lindsey Castle?

Lindsey Castle is a Norman motte-and-bailey fortification located in Suffolk, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1006042.

Who is responsible for protecting Lindsey Castle?

Lindsey 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 1006042.

What other scheduled monuments are near Lindsey Castle?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Manorial bank adjacent to Lindsey Chapel (0.2 km), St James' Chapel (0.3 km), Kersey Priory (1.9 km).

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