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The motte and bailey castle 400 metres south east of Bishopton is a Norman fortification located in County Durham. The monument comprises a raised earthwork mound, characteristic of the motte and bailey design that became prevalent in England following the Norman Conquest of 1066. Such fortifications served as defensive strongholds and administrative centres during the medieval period, typically combining a high central mound with an adjoining bailey or outer enclosure. This example represents the significant investment in castle construction that occurred across northern England during the Norman settlement and consolidation of the region in the eleventh and twelfth centuries.
Motte and bailey castle 400m south east of Bishopton is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1008668. View the official record →
The motte and bailey castle 400 metres south east of Bishopton is a Norman fortification located in County Durham. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1008668.
Motte and bailey castle 400m south east of Bishopton 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 1008668.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Larberry Pastures settlement site (3.4 km), Shrunken medieval village at Sadberge (4.4 km), St Thomas a Becket's Church (5.5 km).
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