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The motte castle 300m north east of Combe House is a Norman fortification of the eleventh or twelfth century, consisting of an earthen mound typical of early medieval military architecture in the Welsh Marches. The monument comprises a substantial mound with associated defensive features characteristic of motte-and-bailey castles, representing the form of fortification favoured by Norman lords consolidating control over the borderlands of Herefordshire. Such structures served as centres of local power and administration during the period following the Norman Conquest, though this particular castle has not been extensively developed or modified in later centuries. The site remains an important archaeological example of early Norman settlement and territorial control in the region.
Motte castle 300m north east of Combe House is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1013647. View the official record →
The motte castle 300m north east of Combe House is a Norman fortification of the eleventh or twelfth century, consisting of an earthen mound typical of early medieval military architecture in the Welsh Marches. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1013647.
Motte castle 300m north east of Combe House 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 1013647.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Offa's Dyke: the section extending 165yds (150m) N from Berry Wood (5.3 km), Offa's Dyke: the section extending 300yds (270m) crossing the railway W of Titley Junction (5.8 km), North Herefordshire Rowe Ditch (6 km).
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