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Motte and double ringwork east of Bishopstrow Farm is a Norman fortification located in Wiltshire. The monument comprises a motte, a raised earthen mound typical of early Norman defensive architecture, accompanied by two ringworks—concentric or adjacent enclosed areas formed by banks and ditches. Dating to the Norman period following 1066, such fortifications represent the earliest phase of Norman settlement and military control in England. The site demonstrates the characteristic earthwork construction methods employed by Norman lords to establish dominance over newly conquered territories, before the widespread adoption of stone castle building in the twelfth century.
Motte and double ringwork east of Bishopstrow Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1009891. View the official record →
Motte and double ringwork east of Bishopstrow Farm is a Norman fortification located in Wiltshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1009891.
Motte and double ringwork east of Bishopstrow Farm 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 1009891.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow 1480m east of Keysley Farm (9.1 km), Bowl barrow in High Park on south facing slope of Fonthill Down (9.5 km), Bowl barrow on Keysley Down, 250m west of the A350 Warminster-Shaftesbury Road (9.7 km).
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