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Monnington Straddle Motte is a motte-and-bailey castle located in Herefordshire, dating to the Norman period following the conquest of 1066. The monument consists of a substantial earthen mound typical of early Norman defensive architecture, constructed to command the surrounding landscape and serve as a fortified administrative centre. Such mottes were rapidly erected across England in the decades following 1066 to establish Norman control and authority over conquered territories. The site represents an important example of the military strategy employed by Norman lords to consolidate their hold over the Welsh borders, a strategically significant region during the medieval period.
Monnington Straddle Motte is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1005325. View the official record →
Monnington Straddle Motte is a motte-and-bailey castle located in Herefordshire, dating to the Norman period following the conquest of 1066. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1005325.
Monnington Straddle Motte 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 1005325.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Moated site, fishponds, and associated building platforms 117m west of Chanstone Mill (2 km), Bowl barrow on southern edge of Dunseal Wood, 450m NNW of Kerry's Gate (3.2 km), Motte and bailey castle 200yds (180m) SW of Newcourt Farm (3.5 km).
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