Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMotte castle 280m south of New Buildings Farm

Motte castle 280m south of New Buildings Farm

England
List entry 1016354
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Motte castle 280m south of New Buildings Farm is a motte-and-bailey fortification located in Herefordshire, England. The monument consists of an earthen motte, a raised defensive mound typical of Norman military architecture, dating to the medieval period following the Norman Conquest. Such structures were commonly constructed during the eleventh and twelfth centuries as temporary or permanent strongholds to assert Norman control over the English landscape. The site's survival as an archaeological earthwork preserves evidence of early medieval defensive settlement patterns in the Welsh Marches region.

Motte castle 280m south of New Buildings Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1016354. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Motte castle 280m south of New Buildings Farm?

Motte castle 280m south of New Buildings Farm is a motte-and-bailey fortification located in Herefordshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1016354.

Who is responsible for protecting Motte castle 280m south of New Buildings Farm?

Motte castle 280m south of New Buildings Farm 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 1016354.

What other scheduled monuments are near Motte castle 280m south of New Buildings Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Iron Age farmstead enclosure on Garway Hill (2.9 km), Grosmont Castle (3 km), Grosmont Churchyard Cross (3.2 km).

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