Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMotte 160m east of St Peter's Church

Motte 160m east of St Peter's Church

England
List entry 1020268
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Motte 160m east of St Peter's Church is a Norman motte-and-bailey earthwork located in Devon, England. The monument consists of an artificial mound typical of early Norman fortifications constructed in the eleventh and twelfth centuries. The site represents a significant example of the military architecture established by Norman settlers following the Conquest, serving as a local defensive stronghold and administrative centre. The earthwork survives as a substantial upstanding monument, preserving evidence of the Norman period's settlement and fortification patterns across Devon.

Motte 160m east of St Peter's Church is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1020268. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Motte 160m east of St Peter's Church?

Motte 160m east of St Peter's Church is a Norman motte-and-bailey earthwork located in Devon, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1020268.

Who is responsible for protecting Motte 160m east of St Peter's Church?

Motte 160m east of St Peter'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 1020268.

What other scheduled monuments are near Motte 160m east of St Peter's Church?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Boundary stone 110m north west of St Mary's Church (8.1 km), A warren, two stone hut circle settlements, cairnfields and cairns at Ivy Tor, ESE of Belstone (9 km), Two hut circles E of Foxes Holt (9.6 km).

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