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Motte and bailey, N of Old Castleton is a fortified earthwork dating to the Norman period, likely constructed in the eleventh or twelfth century. The monument comprises a motte, or artificial mound, surrounded by a bailey, or defended enclosure, typical of early Norman military architecture deployed following the Conquest of 1066. Such works served as temporary or semi-permanent strongholds during the period of Norman settlement and consolidation of power in the Welsh Marches. The site's location in Herefordshire reflects the strategic importance of the region during the Norman period, when such fortifications were essential to establishing and maintaining control over the border landscape.
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, N of Old Castleton is a fortified earthwork dating to the Norman period, 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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