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The motte and bailey castle 100m south east of Bell Farm is a fortified earthwork of Norman date, characteristic of the elevated defensive structures erected across England following the 1066 Conquest. The monument consists of a raised mound, or motte, accompanied by an adjoining bailey, a defended courtyard typical of early medieval military architecture. Such castles served as symbols of Norman power and control in the newly conquered territories of the Welsh Marches, a region where Herefordshire held strategic importance. The site represents a common form of early Norman fortification, constructed swiftly from earth and timber before the development of more substantial stone castles.
Motte and bailey castle 100m south east of Bell Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1014545. View the official record →
The motte and bailey castle 100m south east of Bell Farm is a fortified earthwork of Norman date, characteristic of the elevated defensive structures erected across England following the 1066 Conquest. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1014545.
Motte and bailey castle 100m south east of Bell Farm 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 1014545.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Snodhill Castle (1.6 km), Motte castle, chapel, post-medieval house and garden remains east of Urishay Castle Farm (4.2 km), Bowl barrow 350m NNE of Abbey Farm (5.1 km).
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