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Motte and bailey castle, 30m E of St John the Baptist's Church, is a fortified medieval settlement earthwork located in Warwickshire. The monument comprises the characteristic two-part defensive structure typical of Norman fortification: a raised mound or motte accompanied by an adjoining bailey or outer enclosure, both defined by substantial earthen banks and ditches. Dating to the Norman period, likely established in the eleventh or twelfth century following the Norman Conquest, the castle represents the widespread adoption of motte and bailey design as a rapid and cost-effective method of establishing military control across the English landscape. The earthworks remain substantially visible as landscape features, providing evidence of early medieval military architecture and settlement hierarchy within the region.
Motte and bailey castle, 30m E of St John the Baptist's Church is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1011368. View the official record →
Motte and bailey castle, 30m E of St John the Baptist's Church, is a fortified medieval settlement earthwork located in Warwickshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1011368.
Motte and bailey castle, 30m E of St John the Baptist's 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 1011368.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Barrow cemetery 1/4 mile (400m) NE of Bretford (2.5 km), Cistercian grange of Upper Smite, 200m south east of Mobbs Wood Farm (3.2 km), Mound S of Combe Abbey (3.5 km).
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