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Motte and bailey castle south of Lilbourne Gorse is a Norman earthwork fortification located in Northamptonshire. The monument comprises the characteristic two-part defensive structure typical of eleventh and twelfth-century military architecture, consisting of a raised mound with an associated bailey or outer enclosure. Such earthwork castles were rapidly constructed during the Norman period to establish control and defence across the English landscape following the Conquest. This site represents an important example of early medieval military installation and settlement hierarchy within the region.
Motte and bailey castle south of Lilbourne Gorse is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1013349. View the official record →
Motte and bailey castle south of Lilbourne Gorse is a Norman earthwork fortification located in Northamptonshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1013349.
Motte and bailey castle south of Lilbourne Gorse 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 1013349.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Lilbourne motte and bailey castle and fishpond (0.9 km), Hillmorton Village Cross (4 km), St Andrew's Church (remains of) (4 km).
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