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Motte castle 20m west of Great Somerford Church is a Norman motte-and-bailey fortification located in Wiltshire. The monument consists of an artificial mound typical of early Norman defensive architecture, constructed in the eleventh or twelfth century. Such mottes served as strongholds for local lords during the early post-Conquest period, functioning as both residences and military strongpoints. The site represents an important example of the widespread fortification of the English countryside undertaken by Norman landholders to consolidate their authority following 1066.
Motte castle 20m west of Great Somerford Church is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1013224. View the official record →
Motte castle 20m west of Great Somerford Church is a Norman motte-and-bailey fortification located in Wiltshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1013224.
Motte castle 20m west of Great Somerford Church 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 1013224.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Ringwork on Cam's Hill, 500m north east of Lawn Farm (3.6 km), Moated site 500m north-west of Nabals Farm (4.2 km), Village cross (4.3 km).
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