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Mowbray Castle is a motte and bailey earthwork situated east of Kirkby Malzeard in North Yorkshire. The monument comprises a substantial mound with an attached bailey, typical of Norman defensive architecture constructed during the eleventh and twelfth centuries. The site represents an important example of early medieval fortification in the region, reflecting the consolidation of Norman power in Yorkshire following the Conquest. Like many such castles, Mowbray Castle was likely abandoned in favour of stone-built strongholds as military architecture evolved during the later medieval period, leaving the earthwork remains visible today as a scheduled ancient monument.
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 →
Mowbray Castle is a motte and bailey earthwork situated east of Kirkby Malzeard in North Yorkshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1012994.
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.
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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