Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMotte and bailey castle north of Chennells Brook Farm

Motte and bailey castle north of Chennells Brook Farm

England
List entry 1014389
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Motte and bailey castle north of Chennells Brook Farm is a medieval fortification located in Sussex, England. The monument consists of the characteristic two-part defensive structure typical of Norman and early medieval military architecture, comprising an elevated mound (motte) with an associated defended enclosure (bailey). Such castles were widely constructed in England following the Norman Conquest of 1066, serving as symbols of lordly power and instruments of territorial control. This example represents the commonplace but significant form of fortification that dominated the English landscape during the 11th and 12th centuries, before the development of more elaborate stone-built castles.

Motte and bailey castle north of Chennells Brook Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1014389. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Motte and bailey castle north of Chennells Brook Farm?

Motte and bailey castle north of Chennells Brook Farm is a medieval fortification located in Sussex, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1014389.

Who is responsible for protecting Motte and bailey castle north of Chennells Brook Farm?

Motte and bailey castle north of Chennells Brook Farm 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 1014389.

What other scheduled monuments are near Motte and bailey castle north of Chennells Brook Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including The 'Castle' moated site, 500m ESE of Hawkesbourne Farm (1.2 km), Moated site 200m west of Graylands Copse (1.6 km), Moated site and fishponds 15m south of Chesworth House (4.1 km).

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