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Motte castle 150m north east of Butthouse is a Norman motte-and-bailey fortification located in Herefordshire. The monument consists of an earthen motte, a characteristic feature of early Norman military architecture dating to the late eleventh or twelfth century. Such castles were rapidly constructed strongholds designed to provide defensive control over the surrounding landscape during the period of Norman settlement and consolidation in the Welsh Marches. The site survives as an archaeological earthwork and remains an important testament to the strategic importance of this border region in medieval Herefordshire.
Motte castle 150m north east of Butthouse is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1013642. View the official record →
Motte castle 150m north east of Butthouse is a Norman motte-and-bailey fortification located in Herefordshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1013642.
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.
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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