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This motte and bailey castle is a Norman fortification located south of St Mary's School in Staffordshire. The monument comprises the characteristic two-part defensive structure typical of Norman England, with an elevated motte or artificial mound serving as the primary stronghold and an adjoining bailey or defended enclosure. Such fortifications were constructed in the eleventh and twelfth centuries following the Norman Conquest, functioning as centres of local administration and military control. The earthwork remains represent a significant example of early medieval military architecture and settlement organisation in the region.
Motte and bailey castle 100m and 200m south of St Mary's School is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1020853. View the official record →
This motte and bailey castle is a Norman fortification located south of St Mary's School in Staffordshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1020853.
Motte and bailey castle 100m and 200m south of St Mary's School 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 1020853.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Etruscan Bone Mill, Etruria (2.9 km), Anglo-Scandinavian cross in St Peter's churchyard (3.6 km), Springwood blast furnace (4.5 km).
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