Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMotte at Tregate Castle Farm

Motte at Tregate Castle Farm

England
List entry 1005338
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England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Motte at Tregate Castle Farm is a motte-and-bailey earthwork located in Herefordshire. The monument comprises an earthen mound typical of the Norman period, constructed in the 11th or 12th century as a fortified stronghold. Such mottes served as defensive positions and administrative centres for local landholders during the medieval period. The earthwork remains a significant example of early Norman military architecture in the Welsh border region.

Motte at Tregate Castle Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1005338. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Motte at Tregate Castle Farm?

Motte at Tregate Castle Farm is a motte-and-bailey earthwork located in Herefordshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1005338.

Who is responsible for protecting Motte at Tregate Castle Farm?

Motte at Tregate Castle 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 1005338.

What other scheduled monuments are near Motte at Tregate Castle Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Mill Wood Castle Mound (7.1 km), St. Dingad's Churchyard Cross, Dingestow (7.1 km), Redbrook Incline Overbridge (8.9 km).

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