Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMotte castle 100m north of Wotherton Hall

Motte castle 100m north of Wotherton Hall

England
List entry 1012863
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Motte castle 100m north of Wotherton Hall is a Norman earthwork fortification located in Shropshire. The site comprises a substantial motte, the characteristic steep-sided artificial mound typical of early Norman military architecture, with associated bailey works forming part of the defensive enclosure. Dating to the Norman period following the conquest of 1066, this monument represents the widespread strategy of establishing fortified strongholds across the English Midlands to consolidate Norman territorial control. The earthwork survives as a significant archaeological record of early medieval military engineering and settlement hierarchy in the region.

Motte castle 100m north of Wotherton Hall is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1012863. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Motte castle 100m north of Wotherton Hall?

Motte castle 100m north of Wotherton Hall is a Norman earthwork fortification located in Shropshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1012863.

Who is responsible for protecting Motte castle 100m north of Wotherton Hall?

Motte castle 100m north of Wotherton Hall 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 1012863.

What other scheduled monuments are near Motte castle 100m north of Wotherton Hall?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Simon's Castle (7.4 km), Motte and bailey castle and line of Offa's Dyke adjacent to Brompton Mill (8.2 km), Offa's Dyke; Brompton Bridge section extending from Brompton Bridge to Mellington Hall Lodge (8.3 km).

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