Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMotte castle 140m south east of Wilcot Hall

Motte castle 140m south east of Wilcot Hall

England
List entry 1013498
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Motte castle 140m south east of Wilcot Hall is a Norman motte-and-bailey fortification located in Shropshire. The monument comprises an earthwork mound typical of early medieval military architecture, dating to the eleventh or twelfth century. Such structures served as defensive strongholds during the period of Norman consolidation in England following 1066, though this particular site has not been extensively excavated or documented in surviving historical records. The surviving earthwork remains as a testament to the widespread castle-building activity that characterised Norman settlement and control across the English countryside.

Motte castle 140m south east of Wilcot Hall is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1013498. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Motte castle 140m south east of Wilcot Hall?

Motte castle 140m south east of Wilcot Hall is a Norman motte-and-bailey fortification located in Shropshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1013498.

Who is responsible for protecting Motte castle 140m south east of Wilcot Hall?

Motte castle 140m south east of Wilcot 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 1013498.

What other scheduled monuments are near Motte castle 140m south east of Wilcot Hall?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Standing cross in the churchyard of St Michael and All Angels' Church (4.6 km), Alberbury Castle: tower keep castle 70m south west of the Church of St Michael and All Angels (4.6 km), Wattlesborough Castle (uninhabited parts) (6.4 km).

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