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Castle Roborough is a motte-and-bailey castle situated in Devon, England, and represents a significant example of Norman defensive architecture. The monument consists of a mounded earthwork typical of the motte-and-bailey form, which became the predominant fortification type introduced into England following the Norman Conquest of 1066. The site's construction and occupation likely date to the medieval period, with the earthwork remains surviving as a testament to early Norman settlement and administrative control in the Devon landscape. Such mottes served as strongholds for Norman lords establishing their authority over newly conquered territories, combining practical defensive capability with visible symbols of Norman power.
Motte called Castle Roborough is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1002543. View the official record →
Castle Roborough is a motte-and-bailey castle situated in Devon, England, and represents a significant example of Norman defensive architecture. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1002543.
Motte called Castle Roborough 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 1002543.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Hillfort, Cunnilear or Coneybeare Wood (1.2 km), Camp in Smay's Wood (2.1 km), Camp S of Birch Ham Wood (3.6 km).
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