Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMotte castle, 110m north west of St Mary's Church

Motte castle, 110m north west of St Mary's Church

England
List entry 1017767
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Motte castle, located 110 metres north-west of St Mary's Church in Warwickshire, is a Norman earthwork defence dating to the eleventh or twelfth century. The monument comprises a substantial mound characteristic of early Norman fortifications, constructed as a raised platform intended to support a wooden palisade and defensive structures. Such motte castles were typical of the immediate post-Conquest period, serving as focal points of territorial control and military authority across the English landscape. The survival of the earthwork demonstrates the enduring physical legacy of Norman settlement and administrative organisation in the Midlands.

Motte castle, 110m north west of St Mary's Church is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1017767. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Motte castle, 110m north west of St Mary's Church?

Motte castle, located 110 metres north-west of St Mary's Church in Warwickshire, is a Norman earthwork defence dating to the eleventh or twelfth century. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1017767.

Who is responsible for protecting Motte castle, 110m north west of St Mary's Church?

Motte castle, 110m north west of St Mary's Church 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 1017767.

What other scheduled monuments are near Motte castle, 110m north west of St Mary's Church?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Halford Bridge (0.4 km), Honington Bridge (3.5 km), Churchyard cross in St Peter's churchyard (4.2 km).

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