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Motte and bailey castle with associated remains of a medieval village and ridge and furrow cultivation, 200m west of St Peter's Church is a scheduled ancient monument in Shropshire comprising three distinct archaeological elements from the medieval period. The site features a substantial motte and bailey earthwork, typical of Norman fortifications constructed in the eleventh and twelfth centuries, alongside the earthwork remains of an abandoned medieval settlement and evidence of strip-field agriculture in the form of ridge and furrow cultivation. The spatial proximity of these three components demonstrates the integrated settlement pattern of the medieval manor, where defensive, residential, and agricultural functions occupied the same landscape. This association of castle, village, and field systems provides significant archaeological evidence for understanding medieval land use and settlement organisation in the English Midlands.
Motte and bailey castle with associated remains of a medieval village and ridge and furrow cultivation, 200m west of St Peter's Church is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1019647. View the official record →
Motte and bailey castle with associated remains of a medieval village and ridge and furrow cultivation, 200m west of St Peter's Church is a scheduled ancient monument in Shropshire comprising three distinct archaeological elements from the medieval period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1019647.
Motte and bailey castle with associated remains of a medieval village and ridge and furrow cultivation, 200m west of St Peter's Church 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 1019647.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Motte castle at Colebatch, 100m north of Lagden (4.8 km), Ringwork 90m south east of Plowden Mill (6.3 km), Motte castle and associated settlement remains 150m NNW of Lower Down Farm (6.9 km).
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