Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMotte castle 150m north east of Butthouse

Motte castle 150m north east of Butthouse

England
List entry 1013642
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Motte castle 150m north east of Butthouse is a Norman motte-and-bailey earthwork located in Herefordshire. The monument consists of a substantial earthen mound typical of early Norman military architecture, dating to the eleventh or twelfth century. Such fortifications were characteristic of the post-Conquest period, serving as local centres of lordly power and control across the Welsh Marches. The site preserves in its earthen banks and ditches evidence of Norman settlement patterns in this strategically significant border region.

Motte castle 150m north east of Butthouse is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1013642. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Motte castle 150m north east of Butthouse?

Motte castle 150m north east of Butthouse is a Norman motte-and-bailey earthwork located in Herefordshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1013642.

Who is responsible for protecting Motte castle 150m north east of Butthouse?

Motte castle 150m north east of Butthouse 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 1013642.

What other scheduled monuments are near Motte castle 150m north east of Butthouse?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Credenhill Camp (4.4 km), Moated site at Bishopstone Court (5.6 km), Churchyard cross in St Mary the Virgin's churchyard (5.8 km).

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