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The motte castle 250 metres west of Yockleton Hall is a Norman fortification situated in Shropshire. The monument comprises a substantial earthwork consisting of a mound or motte, typical of early medieval defensive architecture dating to the eleventh or twelfth century. Such mottes formed the primary stronghold of Norman lords during the period following the Conquest, serving as both administrative centres and military installations. The site represents an important example of the rapid proliferation of motte-and-bailey fortifications across the English landscape during the early Norman period.
Motte castle 250m west of Yockleton Hall is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1013491. View the official record →
The motte castle 250 metres west of Yockleton Hall is a Norman fortification situated in Shropshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1013491.
Motte castle 250m west of Yockleton 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 1013491.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including The Ring, an animal pound 100m west of Nills Farm (5.3 km), Callow Hill Camp: a small multivallate hillfort (5.6 km), Earl's Hill Camp: a small multivallate hillfort and an adjacent cross dyke on Pontesford Hill (5.7 km).
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