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Motte and associated earthworks east of Old Rectory is a Norman fortification located in Cheshire, England. The monument comprises a motte, a raised earthen mound characteristic of early Norman defensive architecture, together with associated earthwork features that would have formed part of a small fortified settlement. Dating to the Norman period following the Conquest of 1066, such mottes represent the earliest phase of Norman castle-building in England, constructed rapidly and economically across newly conquered territories. The survival of the earthworks at this location provides evidence of the Norman military occupation and administrative control of the Cheshire region during the eleventh and twelfth centuries.
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 fortification located in Cheshire, England. 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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