Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMotte castle 180m south west of Newington Bagpath

Motte castle 180m south west of Newington Bagpath

England
List entry 1009160
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Motte castle 180m south west of Newington Bagpath is a Norman defensive earthwork consisting of an artificial mound with an associated bailey. The monument dates to the early medieval period, likely constructed in the 11th or 12th century following the Norman Conquest. The site comprises a substantial mound characteristic of motte-and-bailey fortifications, a common form of castle design in Norman England that provided strategic control and served defensive purposes during the early post-Conquest settlement. The earthwork remains largely intact as an archaeological landscape feature in Gloucestershire, preserving evidence of early medieval military architecture and settlement patterns in the region.

Motte castle 180m south west of Newington Bagpath is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1009160. View the official record →

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What is Motte castle 180m south west of Newington Bagpath?

Motte castle 180m south west of Newington Bagpath is a Norman defensive earthwork consisting of an artificial mound with an associated bailey. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1009160.

Who is responsible for protecting Motte castle 180m south west of Newington Bagpath?

Motte castle 180m south west of Newington Bagpath 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 1009160.

What other scheduled monuments are near Motte castle 180m south west of Newington Bagpath?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including West Barrow: a long barrow 200m west of Leighterton School (3.5 km), Two bowl barrows 100m north east of Bowldown Wood (4 km), Three bowl barrows 850m east of Park Wood Farm (5.1 km).

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