Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMotte castle 200m south east of Lasborough

Motte castle 200m south east of Lasborough

England
List entry 1008793
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Motte castle 200m south east of Lasborough is a Norman earthwork fortification located in Gloucestershire. The monument consists of a motte, a raised artificial mound characteristic of early medieval castle design, dating to the Norman period following the conquest of 1066. Such mottes typically formed the defensive core of baronial strongholds, with the elevated position providing strategic advantage and accommodation for a timber or stone structure. The site represents an important example of the rapid fortification of the English landscape under Norman administration in the eleventh and twelfth centuries.

Motte castle 200m south east of Lasborough is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1008793. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Motte castle 200m south east of Lasborough?

Motte castle 200m south east of Lasborough is a Norman earthwork fortification located in Gloucestershire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1008793.

Who is responsible for protecting Motte castle 200m south east of Lasborough?

Motte castle 200m south east of Lasborough 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 1008793.

What other scheduled monuments are near Motte castle 200m south east of Lasborough?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including West Barrow: a long barrow 200m west of Leighterton School (2.9 km), Three bowl barrows 850m east of Park Wood Farm (4.4 km), Tresham Farbarrow round barrows (5 km).

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