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Motte and bailey, north of Old Castleton, is a medieval fortification of Norman date, likely constructed in the eleventh or twelfth century. The monument comprises a mound or motte, characteristic of early Norman defensive architecture, accompanied by an associated bailey or enclosed courtyard area. Such fortifications were typical of the post-Conquest period and served as focal points for local lordship and control in the Marches region of Herefordshire. The site exemplifies the widespread pattern of castle construction undertaken by Norman magnates across the Welsh border lands during the medieval period.
Motte and bailey, N of Old Castleton is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1005524. View the official record →
Motte and bailey, north of Old Castleton, is a medieval fortification of Norman date, likely constructed in the eleventh or twelfth century. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1005524.
Motte and bailey, N of Old Castleton 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 1005524.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Motte castle 230m north west of Nant-y-bar (4.7 km), Snodhill Castle (6.5 km), Bowl barrow 350m NNE of Abbey Farm (7.5 km).
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