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The motte and bailey castle 80 metres south east of Hockleton Farm is a Norman fortification in Shropshire, likely dating to the 11th or 12th century. The monument consists of the characteristic two-part earthwork typical of Norman castles of the period, comprising a raised mound or motte and an adjoining bailey or defended enclosure. Such fortifications served as symbols of Norman authority and military control in the post-Conquest landscape, functioning as administrative and defensive centres for local lords. The earthwork remains survive as a testament to the Norman settlement pattern and military organisation of Shropshire during the medieval period.
Motte and bailey castle 80m south east of Hockleton Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1013490. View the official record →
The motte and bailey castle 80 metres south east of Hockleton Farm is a Norman fortification in Shropshire, likely dating to the 11th or 12th century. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1013490.
Motte and bailey castle 80m south east of Hockleton 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 1013490.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Offa's Dyke: section NW of Ditches Farm Also in Powys: Wales (6.4 km), Simon's Castle (6.7 km), Three Roman camps NW of Brompton Mill including tumulus and section of Offa's Dyke (7 km).
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