Scheduled MonumentsEnglandLingen Castle

Lingen Castle

England
List entry 1005380
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Lingen Castle is a motte-and-bailey fortress located in Herefordshire, situated near the Welsh border. The castle was established in the Norman period, likely in the late eleventh century, as part of the defensive network constructed to control the Marcher territories. The site comprises an earthen motte surrounded by a bailey, with the castle strategically positioned to command the local landscape. Though now visible primarily as earthworks, the remains represent an important example of early Norman military architecture in the Welsh Marches.

Lingen Castle is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1005380. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Lingen Castle?

Lingen Castle is a motte-and-bailey fortress located in Herefordshire, situated near the Welsh border. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1005380.

Who is responsible for protecting Lingen Castle?

Lingen 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 1005380.

What other scheduled monuments are near Lingen Castle?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Wapley Hill large multivallate hillfort and pillow mounds 150m north of Warren House. (5.2 km), Round barrow 270yds (250m) S of Shobdon Church (5.9 km), Motte SW of the church (7.2 km).

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