Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMotte castle 178m WSW of Walford Bridge

Motte castle 178m WSW of Walford Bridge

England
List entry 1014101
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Motte castle 178m WSW of Walford Bridge is a Norman motte-and-bailey fortification located in Herefordshire. The monument comprises an earthen mound typical of early Norman defensive architecture, dating to the late eleventh or twelfth century. Such structures served as local administrative and military centres during the period of Norman consolidation in the Welsh Marches, a strategically significant region requiring robust fortifications. The site survives as an archaeological earthwork and remains an important example of early post-Conquest military architecture in the county.

Motte castle 178m WSW of Walford Bridge is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1014101. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Motte castle 178m WSW of Walford Bridge?

Motte castle 178m WSW of Walford Bridge is a Norman motte-and-bailey fortification located in Herefordshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1014101.

Who is responsible for protecting Motte castle 178m WSW of Walford Bridge?

Motte castle 178m WSW of Walford Bridge 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 1014101.

What other scheduled monuments are near Motte castle 178m WSW of Walford Bridge?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Limebrook Priory (6.6 km), Pyon Wood Camp, a small multivallate hillfort 700m WSW of Yatton (6.8 km), Castle mound in Camp Wood (7 km).

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