Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMotte castle 400m north east of Upper Gwarthlow Farm

Motte castle 400m north east of Upper Gwarthlow Farm

England
List entry 1013500
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Motte castle 400m north east of Upper Gwarthlow Farm is a Norman fortification located in Shropshire, England. The monument consists of a motte and bailey earthwork typical of early medieval military architecture, dating to the Norman period following the conquest of 1066. Such fortifications were constructed rapidly across England to establish control and defence during the consolidation of Norman rule, and this example represents the surviving earthwork remains of that strategic expansion. The site is recorded within the National Heritage List for England under the designation 1013500.

Motte castle 400m north east of Upper Gwarthlow Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1013500. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Motte castle 400m north east of Upper Gwarthlow Farm?

Motte castle 400m north east of Upper Gwarthlow Farm is a Norman fortification located in Shropshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1013500.

Who is responsible for protecting Motte castle 400m north east of Upper Gwarthlow Farm?

Motte castle 400m north east of Upper Gwarthlow 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 1013500.

What other scheduled monuments are near Motte castle 400m north east of Upper Gwarthlow Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Offa's Dyke: Section from Road Junction near Drewin to County Boundary (5.9 km), Offa's Dyke: section 1/2 mile (800m) long, SE from county boundary to River Unk Also in Powys: Wales (6.3 km), Bowl barrow 1km south east of Hopton Bank (6.7 km).

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