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Marston Moat is a motte-and-bailey castle situated in Somerset, dating to the Norman period following the conquest of 1066. The monument consists of a substantial mound, characteristic of early Norman military fortifications, which would originally have supported a wooden or stone keep overlooking the surrounding landscape. Such moated sites served as local centres of power and defence during the eleventh and twelfth centuries, functioning as both residences and strongholds for Norman lords. The earthwork survives as a testament to the pattern of fortress-building that consolidated Norman control across England in the decades following 1066.
Marston Moat is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1016302. View the official record →
Marston Moat is a motte-and-bailey castle situated in Somerset, dating to the Norman period following the conquest of 1066. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1016302.
Marston 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 1016302.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Park Hill camp (9.1 km), Barrow 300yds (270m) NE of White Sheet camp (9.7 km), Bristol High Cross (9.9 km).
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