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Motte and bailey castle adjacent to River Trent is a Norman fortification located in Nottinghamshire, England. The monument consists of the characteristic earthwork elements of motte and bailey design, comprising a raised mound with an associated bailey enclosure, typical of military architecture introduced to England following the Norman Conquest of 1066. The proximity to the River Trent would have provided strategic advantages for defence and communication, making this location strategically valuable during the medieval period. The site remains an important archaeological record of Norman settlement and military organisation 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 castle adjacent to River Trent is a Norman fortification located in Nottinghamshire, England. 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).
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