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Motte and associated earthworks east of Old Rectory is a Norman defensive earthwork located in Cheshire, dating to the medieval period following the Norman Conquest of 1066. The monument comprises a motte, a raised mound characteristic of early Norman fortification, alongside associated earthworks that would have formed part of a small castle complex. Such motte-and-bailey fortifications were rapidly constructed across England in the eleventh and twelfth centuries to establish Norman control over the landscape and local populations. The survival of these earthworks provides important archaeological evidence for understanding the pattern of Norman settlement and military strategy in the Cheshire region during the early medieval period.
Motte and associated earthworks east of Old Rectory is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1011118. View the official record →
Motte and associated earthworks east of Old Rectory is a Norman defensive earthwork located in Cheshire, dating to the medieval period following the Norman Conquest of 1066. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1011118.
Motte and associated earthworks east of Old Rectory 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 1011118.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Belgrave moated site and medieval garden (3.2 km), Standing cross in St Mary's churchyard (3.3 km), Aldford motte and bailey and shell keep castle (3.3 km).
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