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Motte and bailey castle and bishops' palace is a scheduled ancient monument in Shropshire comprising the remains of a Norman motte and bailey castle with later episcopal additions. The site dates primarily to the Norman period, with subsequent medieval development reflecting its use as a residence for the bishops of Lichfield. The monument preserves earthwork evidence of the defensive motte, bailey and associated structures, alongside archaeological traces of the palace complex that occupied the site. The combination of military and ecclesiastical functions at this location demonstrates the dual role that such fortified residences served during the medieval period.
Motte and bailey castle and bishops' palace is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1020552. View the official record →
Motte and bailey castle and bishops' palace is a scheduled ancient monument in Shropshire comprising the remains of a Norman motte and bailey castle with later episcopal additions. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1020552.
Motte and bailey castle and bishops' palace 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 1020552.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Motte castle and associated settlement remains 150m NNW of Lower Down Farm (4.6 km), Colstey Bank Iron Age enclosure (5.3 km), Bury Ditches, a small multivallate hillfort on the summit of Sunnyhill (5.3 km).
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