Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMotte and bailey castle 90m west of St Mary Magdalene's Church, Quatford

Motte and bailey castle 90m west of St Mary Magdalene's Church, Quatford

England
List entry 1019008
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Motte and bailey castle 90m west of St Mary Magdalene's Church, Quatford, is a Norman fortification situated in Shropshire. The monument comprises an earthwork motte with an attached bailey, representing the typical military architecture of the post-Conquest period from the eleventh century onwards. The site's proximity to the parish church and its position within the settlement landscape suggest it served as a significant local stronghold during the early Norman period. The earthwork remains demonstrate the defensive character of early medieval castle design before the widespread adoption of stone construction.

Motte and bailey castle 90m west of St Mary Magdalene's Church, Quatford is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1019008. View the official record →

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What is Motte and bailey castle 90m west of St Mary Magdalene's Church, Quatford?

Motte and bailey castle 90m west of St Mary Magdalene's Church, Quatford, is a Norman fortification situated in Shropshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1019008.

Who is responsible for protecting Motte and bailey castle 90m west of St Mary Magdalene's Church, Quatford?

Motte and bailey castle 90m west of St Mary Magdalene's Church, Quatford 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 1019008.

What other scheduled monuments are near Motte and bailey castle 90m west of St Mary Magdalene's Church, Quatford?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Panpudding Hill: a ringwork and bailey castle 100m south of Bridgnorth Station (2.8 km), The Hermitage (2.9 km), Bridgnorth Castle (2.9 km).

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