Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMotte and bailey castle 130m north west of Manor Farm

Motte and bailey castle 130m north west of Manor Farm

England
List entry 1016917
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England
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Overview

History & significance

The motte and bailey castle 130 metres north west of Manor Farm is a Norman fortification located in Warwickshire. The monument comprises the characteristic two-part structure typical of early medieval military architecture, with a raised mound (motte) accompanied by an adjoining defended enclosure (bailey). Such earthwork fortifications were constructed across England in the decades following the Norman Conquest of 1066, serving as administrative and defensive centres for the new Norman lords. This example represents the widespread pattern of castle-building that reinforced Norman control and settlement in the English Midlands during the eleventh and twelfth centuries.

Motte and bailey castle 130m north west of Manor Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1016917. View the official record →

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What is Motte and bailey castle 130m north west of Manor Farm?

The motte and bailey castle 130 metres north west of Manor Farm is a Norman fortification located in Warwickshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1016917.

Who is responsible for protecting Motte and bailey castle 130m north west of Manor Farm?

Motte and bailey castle 130m north west of Manor 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 1016917.

What other scheduled monuments are near Motte and bailey castle 130m north west of Manor Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Churchyard cross, St Peter ad Vincula churchyard (0.2 km), Nadbury Camp (1.3 km), Lyncheted ridge and furrow N of Shenington (4.3 km).

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