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Motte and bailey castle near Apple Dumpling Bridge, south of Rowner, is a Norman defensive earthwork situated in Hampshire. The monument comprises a substantial mound, or motte, accompanied by an adjoining bailey, representing the characteristic two-part fortification typical of the Norman period following the conquest of 1066. Such castles served as early centres of baronial authority and military control, though this particular example has not been extensively documented in surviving historical records. The earthwork remains visible as an archaeological feature, preserving evidence of early medieval fortification practices in the Hampshire landscape.
Motte and bailey castle near Apple Dumpling Bridge, south of Rowner is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1008694. View the official record →
Motte and bailey castle near Apple Dumpling Bridge, south of Rowner, is a Norman defensive earthwork situated in Hampshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1008694.
Motte and bailey castle near Apple Dumpling Bridge, south of Rowner 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 1008694.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including No 1 Battery, Stokes Bay Lines (1.2 km), No. 5 Battery, Stokes Bay Lines (2.9 km), Gilkicker fort (3.4 km).
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