Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMotte and bailey castle near Apple Dumpling Bridge, south of Rowner

Motte and bailey castle near Apple Dumpling Bridge, south of Rowner

England
List entry 1008694
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Motte and bailey castle near Apple Dumpling Bridge, south of Rowner, is a Norman fortification located in Hampshire, England. The monument comprises the characteristic two-part defensive structure typical of the eleventh and twelfth centuries, consisting of an elevated motte surmounted by a timber or stone palisade, adjoined by an outer bailey enclosure. The site represents the widespread pattern of Norman military architecture established following the conquest of 1066, when such castles served as instruments of territorial control and aristocratic power across southern England. The earthworks survive as a scheduled ancient monument and constitute an important archaeological record of Norman settlement and defence 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 →

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Questions & answers

What is Motte and bailey castle near Apple Dumpling Bridge, south of Rowner?

Motte and bailey castle near Apple Dumpling Bridge, south of Rowner, is a Norman fortification located in Hampshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1008694.

Who is responsible for protecting Motte and bailey castle near Apple Dumpling Bridge, south of Rowner?

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.

What other scheduled monuments are near Motte and bailey castle near Apple Dumpling Bridge, south of Rowner?

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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