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The motte and bailey castle 100m west of Holy Trinity Church is a Norman earthwork defensive structure located in Shropshire. Dating to the Norman period following the conquest of 1066, the monument comprises the characteristic two-part fortification: a raised mound, or motte, accompanied by an attached or adjacent bailey, or defended enclosure. Such castles served as early administrative and military centres during the Norman consolidation of England, typically constructed rapidly from earth and timber before later stone rebuilding. The site's proximity to Holy Trinity Church suggests its integration within a manorial landscape typical of medieval Shropshire.
Motte and bailey castle 100m west of Holy Trinity Church is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1013486. View the official record →
The motte and bailey castle 100m west of Holy Trinity Church is a Norman earthwork defensive structure located in Shropshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1013486.
Motte and bailey castle 100m west of Holy Trinity Church 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 1013486.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow on Acton Bank, 170m north of Acton House (6.3 km), Motte castle and associated settlement remains 150m NNW of Lower Down Farm (6.4 km), Small enclosed settlement in Knuck Wood (7.2 km).
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