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The Motte and associated earthworks at Shackerstone is a Norman fortification situated in Leicestershire. The monument comprises a motte, or artificial mound, together with surrounding defensive earthworks typical of early Norman castle construction, dating to the eleventh or twelfth century. Such mottes served as strongholds for Norman lords establishing control over the English countryside following the Conquest, and the Shackerstone example represents an important survival of this widespread fortification type. The site's earthwork remains preserve evidence of medieval military architecture and the territorial organisation of Norman settlement in the East Midlands.
Motte and associated earthworks at Shackerstone is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1008542. View the official record →
The Motte and associated earthworks at Shackerstone is a Norman fortification situated in Leicestershire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1008542.
Motte and associated earthworks at Shackerstone 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 1008542.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Moated site and fishponds NNW of St James' Church (4 km), Roman foundations E of Barton Road (4.6 km), Moated site, fishponds, formal garden and settlement earthworks east of St Michael's Church (6.5 km).
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