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Motte 50m south east of St Martin's Church is a motte and bailey castle situated in Shropshire, England. The monument consists of an earthwork mound characteristic of Norman defensive architecture, dating to the medieval period following the Norman Conquest. The motte, positioned in proximity to St Martin's Church, represents a form of fortification common throughout England in the eleventh and twelfth centuries, serving as a lord's stronghold and administrative centre. The site is listed on the National Heritage List for England under entry number 1013556, indicating its recognition as a heritage monument of national significance.
Motte 50m south east of St Martin's Church: part of a motte and bailey castle is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1013556. View the official record →
Motte 50m south east of St Martin's Church is a motte and bailey castle situated in Shropshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1013556.
Motte 50m south east of St Martin's Church: part of a motte and bailey castle 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 1013556.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Churchyard cross, St Andrew's Church (1.3 km), Motte castle 140m south east of Wilcot Hall (3.1 km), Moated site 480m east of Yeaton Peverey Farm (4.1 km).
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