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Motte and Bailey Castle 200m North-West of Stowting Church is a Norman fortification situated in the parish of Stowting in Kent. The monument comprises a substantial motte, or artificial mound, with an associated bailey, or defensive enclosure, representing a typical example of early medieval military architecture introduced to England following the Norman Conquest of 1066. The site demonstrates the standard morphology of motte-and-bailey castles which served as swift, effective fortifications during the 11th and 12th centuries, functioning as both administrative centres and military strongholds for Norman lords establishing control over the English landscape. The castle's earthwork remains survive as testament to the Norman settlement pattern in the Kentish Weald during the medieval period.
Motte and Bailey Castle 200m North-West of Stowting Church is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1012099. View the official record →
Motte and Bailey Castle 200m North-West of Stowting Church is a Norman fortification situated in the parish of Stowting in Kent. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1012099.
Motte and Bailey Castle 200m North-West of Stowting 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 1012099.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including St Mary's Church, West Hythe (7.8 km), Saxon Shore fort now called Stutfall Castle, 468m south-west of St Stephen's Church (7.9 km), Royal Military Canal, West Hythe Dam to West Hythe Bridge (7.9 km).
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