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Motte and bailey castle 160m north of Castle Mill Farm is a Norman fortification located in Dorset, England. The monument comprises the characteristic two-part defensive structure typical of eleventh and twelfth-century military architecture, with a raised mound (motte) surmounted by a timber or stone fortification, adjoined by an outer defensive enclosure (bailey). Like many castles of its type, it represents the rapid consolidation of Norman power in England following 1066 and the establishment of local territorial control through this economical yet effective fortification design. The site survives as earthwork remains that preserve the original topography of this early medieval stronghold.
Motte and bailey castle 160m north of Castle Mill Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1002680. View the official record →
Motte and bailey castle 160m north of Castle Mill Farm is a Norman fortification located in Dorset, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1002680.
Motte and bailey castle 160m north of Castle Mill 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 1002680.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Three bowl barrows on The Knoll 450m north west of Treetops (8.1 km), Bowl barrow on Limekiln Hill 650m south east of Green Leaze (9.2 km), Bowl barrow on Limekiln Hill 500m north of Labour-in-Vain Farm (9.3 km).
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