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The motte castle 140 metres south east of Wilcot Hall is a Norman fortification consisting of an earthen mound characteristic of early medieval military architecture. The monument dates to the post-Conquest period, likely established in the eleventh or twelfth century as part of the network of defensive strongholds erected across the Welsh Marches following 1066. The site comprises a substantial mound, typical of motte-and-bailey design, which would have originally supported a timber palisade and defensive tower commanding the surrounding landscape. Such monuments served both military and administrative functions, representing Norman territorial control during a period of significant settlement and consolidation in the English border region.
Motte castle 140m south east of Wilcot Hall is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1013498. View the official record →
The motte castle 140 metres south east of Wilcot Hall is a Norman fortification consisting of an earthen mound characteristic of early medieval military architecture. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1013498.
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.
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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