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Mortimer's Castle is a motte-and-bailey fortification situated north and east of St Bartholomew's Church in Herefordshire. The castle dates to the Norman period, likely established in the 11th or 12th century as part of the military and administrative network of the Marches. The site comprises an earthen motte with an associated bailey, representing a typical form of early medieval defensive settlement in the region. The monument reflects the strategic importance of Herefordshire during the Norman consolidation of the Welsh borderlands.
Mortimer's Castle N and E of St Bartholomew's Church is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1001744. View the official record →
Mortimer's Castle is a motte-and-bailey fortification situated north and east of St Bartholomew's Church in Herefordshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1001744.
Mortimer's Castle N and E of St Bartholomew's Church 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 1001744.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Churchyard cross, St Bartholomew's Church (0.1 km), Chapel at Chapel Farm (3.9 km), Moated site at Bellamys farm (4.1 km).
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