Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMotte and bailey castle, known as Mowbray Castle, east of Kirkby Malzeard

Motte and bailey castle, known as Mowbray Castle, east of Kirkby Malzeard

England
List entry 1012994
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Mowbray Castle is a motte and bailey earthwork located east of Kirkby Malzeard in North Yorkshire. The site comprises a substantial mound with an attached bailey, representing a typical Norman fortification of the eleventh or twelfth century. The castle's earthworks survive in reasonable condition, preserving the defensive characteristics of early medieval military architecture. The site is associated with the Mowbray family, a significant baronial dynasty in medieval England, and reflects the pattern of fortified settlements established following the Norman Conquest.

Motte and bailey castle, known as Mowbray Castle, east of Kirkby Malzeard is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1012994. View the official record →

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What is Motte and bailey castle, known as Mowbray Castle, east of Kirkby Malzeard?

Mowbray Castle is a motte and bailey earthwork located east of Kirkby Malzeard in North Yorkshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1012994.

Who is responsible for protecting Motte and bailey castle, known as Mowbray Castle, east of Kirkby Malzeard?

Motte and bailey castle, known as Mowbray Castle, east of Kirkby Malzeard 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 1012994.

What other scheduled monuments are near Motte and bailey castle, known as Mowbray Castle, east of Kirkby Malzeard?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Roman camp 250m west of Hill Top Farm (3 km), Castle Dikes defended Roman villa (5.5 km), Fountains Cistercian Abbey; monastic precinct, mill, water management works, agricultural and industrial features and 18th century gardens (7.3 km).

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