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The motte castle located 150 metres south-south-west of Allesley Hall is a Norman earthwork fortification dating to the early medieval period, likely constructed in the eleventh or twelfth century. The monument comprises a substantial mound characteristic of motte-and-bailey castles, a widespread defensive form employed by Norman settlers and their successors throughout England following the Conquest. The site represents a significant example of early medieval military architecture in the Midlands landscape, demonstrating the strategic importance of territorial control in the region during the Norman period. The earthwork survives as a visible topographical feature, preserving evidence of the castle's original engineering and the defensive priorities of its builders.
Motte castle 150m SSW of Allesley Hall is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1005907. View the official record →
The motte castle located 150 metres south-south-west of Allesley Hall is a Norman earthwork fortification dating to the early medieval period, likely constructed in the eleventh or twelfth century. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1005907.
Motte castle 150m SSW of Allesley 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 1005907.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Moated site at Bishop Ullathorne School (4.6 km), Deserted medieval village at King's Hill (6.3 km), Roman fort at The Lunt (6.6 km).
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