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Marston Moat is a motte-and-bailey castle located in Somerset, England. The monument comprises a mound of earth, typical of Norman fortifications constructed in the centuries following the 1066 conquest. The site represents an example of the rapid and widespread defensive settlement pattern established across England during the early Norman period, when such modest earthwork fortifications served local administrative and military purposes. The moat survives as a substantial earthwork feature, preserving evidence of the medieval occupation and land management practices of its period.
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 located in Somerset, England. 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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