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Motte and Bailey Castle is a Norman fortification located in Herefordshire, England, representing a characteristic example of late eleventh-century military architecture. The site comprises an earthwork mound, or motte, accompanied by an adjoining bailey, or defended enclosure, typical of the defensive strategy employed by Norman lords following the Conquest of 1066. Such structures were constructed rapidly and efficiently using earth and timber, serving as administrative and military centres across newly conquered territory. The monument survives as an important archaeological record of early Norman settlement and fortification in the Welsh Marches region.
Motte and bailey castle is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1005371. View the official record →
Motte and Bailey Castle is a Norman fortification located in Herefordshire, England, representing a characteristic example of late eleventh-century military architecture. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1005371.
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 1005371.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Motte and bailey castle and St Mary's Old Church (2 km), Wall Hills Camp (2.7 km), Castle mound (2.9 km).
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