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Motte Castle is a Norman motte-and-bailey earthwork situated approximately 57 metres south-west of the Church of St Mary Magdalene in Gloucestershire. The monument comprises a substantial mounded earthwork typical of early Norman fortifications constructed following the 1066 conquest, when such castles were rapidly established across England to consolidate Norman control. The site's proximity to the parish church suggests integration within a manorial settlement pattern characteristic of the medieval period. The earthwork survives as a prominent topographical feature, preserving evidence of defensive architecture from the eleventh or twelfth century.
Motte Castle 57m south-west of Church of St Mary Magdalene is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1407096. View the official record →
Motte Castle is a Norman motte-and-bailey earthwork situated approximately 57 metres south-west of the Church of St Mary Magdalene in Gloucestershire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1407096.
Motte Castle 57m south-west of Church of St Mary Magdalene 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 1407096.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including The Alcove, Piercefield (8.2 km), Chepstow Town Slipway (8.4 km), Chepstow Castle (8.6 km).
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