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The motte and bailey castle 150 metres north-east of Wilmington is a Norman fortification dating to the eleventh or twelfth century. The monument comprises a substantial earthwork consisting of a raised mound, or motte, accompanied by an adjoining bailey, or defended enclosure, typical of early Norman defensive architecture in England following the Conquest. Such castles served as administrative and military centres for Norman lords establishing control over the countryside, and this example represents one of numerous such fortifications distributed throughout Shropshire during the period of Norman settlement and consolidation. The earthworks survive as prominent topographical features, preserving evidence of medieval military organisation in the region.
Motte and bailey castle 150m north east of Wilmington is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1012864. View the official record →
The motte and bailey castle 150 metres north-east of Wilmington is a Norman fortification dating to the eleventh or twelfth century. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1012864.
Motte and bailey castle 150m north east of Wilmington 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 1012864.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Simon's Castle (8.8 km), Offa's Dyke: Section from Dudston Covert, Lymore to Lack Brook, Churchstoke (9.1 km), Offa's Dyke: section NW of Ditches Farm Also in Powys: Wales (9.3 km).
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