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This motte and bailey castle is a Norman fortification situated approximately 180 metres south-west of Newcourt Farm in Herefordshire. The monument comprises the characteristic two-part defensive structure typical of Norman military architecture, consisting of an elevated mound (motte) with an associated bailey or defended enclosure. Dating to the Norman period following the conquest of 1066, such earthwork fortifications served as administrative and military centres for the new Norman nobility establishing control over the English landscape. The site represents an important example of early medieval military engineering in the Welsh borderland region, though the specific identity of its Norman builder and the date of its construction within the Norman period remain matters for further research.
Motte and bailey castle 200yds (180m) SW of Newcourt Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1005350. View the official record →
This motte and bailey castle is a Norman fortification situated approximately 180 metres south-west of Newcourt Farm in Herefordshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1005350.
Motte and bailey castle 200yds (180m) SW of Newcourt 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 1005350.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Castle mound W of Court Farm (6.4 km), Pont-Hendre castle mound (7.1 km), Mound E of St Peter's Church (8 km).
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