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Motte and Bailey on Edburton Hill is a Norman fortification situated in Sussex, England. The monument consists of the characteristic two-part defensive structure typical of the immediate post-Conquest period, comprising an elevated mound (motte) and an adjoining lower enclosure (bailey). Dating to the late eleventh century following the Norman invasion of 1066, the castle represents an important example of early Norman military architecture in the south of England. The earthwork remains visible as substantial ground features, preserving evidence of the rapid fortification strategies employed by Norman lords to establish and consolidate control over conquered territory during this transformative period in English history.
Motte and bailey castle on Edburton Hill is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1012171. View the official record →
Motte and Bailey on Edburton Hill is a Norman fortification situated in Sussex, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1012171.
Motte and bailey castle on Edburton Hill 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 1012171.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Deserted medieval settlement and associated cultivation terraces on Perching Hill (1 km), Bowl barrow on Scabes Castle (1.7 km), Martin Down style enclosure, bowl barrow, Iron Age hillfort, Romano-British village and associated field system on Thundersbarrow Hill (2.9 km).
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