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Motte and bailey castle, fishpond and moated site north and east of Aughton church is a scheduled ancient monument in Yorkshire comprising earthwork remains of medieval defensive and domestic occupation. The site consists of a motte with bailey, typical of Norman and post-Norman fortification patterns, alongside associated fishpond and moated enclosures that reflect the agricultural and residential functions of the medieval settlement. The monument dates principally to the medieval period, with the motte and bailey representing a form of fortification commonly constructed from the eleventh century onwards. The survival of the fishpond and moated features demonstrates the integrated nature of medieval settlement organisation, combining defence, administration, and subsistence economy around the principal fortified structures.
Motte and bailey castle, fishpond and moated site north and east of Aughton church is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1007973. View the official record →
Motte and bailey castle, fishpond and moated site north and east of Aughton church is a scheduled ancient monument in Yorkshire comprising earthwork remains of medieval defensive and domestic occupation. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1007973.
Motte and bailey castle, fishpond and moated site north and east of Aughton church 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 1007973.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Site of Ellerton Priory (1.2 km), Danes Hills square barrow cemetery on Crook Moor (3.9 km), Moated site and fishpond 140m south of St Helen's Church (4.6 km).
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