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Motte and bailey castles were a characteristic form of medieval fortification introduced to England following the Norman Conquest of 1066. The example adjacent to the River Trent in Nottinghamshire represents the typical earthwork construction of the eleventh and twelfth centuries, comprising a raised mound, or motte, accompanied by an attached or adjacent bailey, or defended enclosure. Such castles served as focal points for Norman lordship and control of strategically important locations, with riverside sites offering both defensive advantages and access to water transport. The survival of these earthworks provides valuable archaeological evidence for understanding early medieval settlement patterns and the consolidation of Norman authority in the East Midlands.
Motte and bailey castle adjacent to River Trent is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1008568. View the official record →
Motte and bailey castles were a characteristic form of medieval fortification introduced to England following the Norman Conquest of 1066. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1008568.
Motte and bailey castle adjacent to River Trent 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 1008568.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Henge 120m south of Lodge Farm (1.4 km), Succession of rectilinear enclosures SW of Shelford Manor (1.8 km), Margidunum Roman Station (2.3 km).
This page is just one thread. A full Aubrey report pulls together 15 strands of Motte and bailey castle adjacent to River Trent's history, each drawn from the record and mapped to the exact spot:
Every location is different. Not every section appears for every place, only what the historical record actually holds turns up in a report.
Motte and bailey castle adjacent to River Trent stands on Triassic Rocks (Undifferentiated), bedrock that formed in the Triassic. The rock here is mudstone, siltstone and sandstone.