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Motte and bailey castle is a Norman defensive earthwork located in Herefordshire, dating to the post-Conquest period of the eleventh or twelfth century. The monument comprises the characteristic two-part structure typical of early Norman fortifications: a raised mound or motte serving as the strongpoint, accompanied by an attached bailey or defended enclosure. Such castles were rapidly constructed across England following 1066 to establish Norman authority, and this example represents the widespread adoption of this military architecture during the period of consolidation under the new regime. The site remains visible as an earthwork monument, preserving the spatial relationship between its defensive elements.
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 defensive earthwork located in Herefordshire, dating to the post-Conquest period of the eleventh or twelfth century. 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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