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The motte and bailey castle situated 100 metres south of Tuthill Farm is a Norman fortification consisting of an earthen mound with an associated bailey enclosure. The monument represents a characteristic defensive structure of the post-Conquest period, likely dating to the eleventh or twelfth century, when such timber-based castles were widely constructed throughout England. The surviving earthworks comprise the raised motte platform and the adjoining bailey ditch, features typical of military settlements established during the Norman occupation and consolidation of English territory. This site exemplifies the standard domestic and military architecture employed by the Norman nobility to establish territorial control and maintain authority in the Hertfordshire region during the medieval period.
Motte and bailey castle and associated earthworks 100m south of Tuthill Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1009245. View the official record →
The motte and bailey castle situated 100 metres south of Tuthill Farm is a Norman fortification consisting of an earthen mound with an associated bailey enclosure. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1009245.
Motte and bailey castle and associated earthworks 100m south of Tuthill 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 1009245.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including 'The Mount' (2.7 km), Moated site, Goodfellows. (2.9 km), Reed Hall moated site, Reed (3.1 km).
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