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The Motte and Bailey Castle 600m north of Castle Combe is a Norman fortification typical of the earthwork castles constructed in the decades following the Norman Conquest of 1066. The monument consists of a substantial mound, or motte, accompanied by an attached bailey, representing a widespread and economical form of military architecture favoured by Norman lords establishing control across England. The site's proximity to the village of Castle Combe suggests it formed part of the feudal landscape of the Wiltshire borderlands, though documentary evidence regarding its specific founding date and lordship remains limited. Like many such earthwork fortifications, it was likely superseded by stone structures or abandoned as military technology and settlement patterns evolved during the medieval period.
Motte and bailey castle 600m north of Castle Combe is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1009580. View the official record →
The Motte and Bailey Castle 600m north of Castle Combe is a Norman fortification typical of the earthwork castles constructed in the decades following the Norman Conquest of 1066. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1009580.
Motte and bailey castle 600m north of Castle Combe 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 1009580.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Motte castle 150m south of Jubilee Wood, Hartham Park (5.8 km), MoD CORSHAM: Tunnel Quarry (8.6 km), MoD CORSHAM: GPO Telephone Exchange (8.8 km).
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