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Motte and bailey castle north of Chennells Brook Farm is a Norman fortification located in Sussex, England. The monument comprises the characteristic two-part defensive structure typical of the Norman period, with a mounded earthwork (motte) and an adjoining bailey or outer enclosure. Such castles represent the primary form of military architecture introduced to England following the Norman Conquest of 1066 and served as administrative and defensive centres for Norman lords establishing control over newly conquered territories. This example, like many Sussex motte and bailey castles, reflects the strategic importance of the county during the early medieval period.
Motte and bailey castle north of Chennells Brook Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1014389. View the official record →
Motte and bailey castle north of Chennells Brook Farm is a Norman fortification located in Sussex, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1014389.
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.
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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