Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMotte castle 80m north east of Home Farm

Motte castle 80m north east of Home Farm

England
List entry 1008396
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England
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Overview

History & significance

The motte castle 80 metres north-east of Home Farm is a Norman earthwork fortification located in Shropshire. The site comprises a substantial mound typical of early medieval defensive architecture, constructed during the Norman period following the conquest of England in 1066. Such mottes served as territorial markers and administrative centres for Norman lords establishing control over the English landscape. The monument survives as an earthwork with archaeological potential, representing the widespread pattern of motte-and-bailey castle construction that characterised the Norman settlement of the Welsh Marches.

Motte castle 80m north east of Home Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1008396. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Motte castle 80m north east of Home Farm?

The motte castle 80 metres north-east of Home Farm is a Norman earthwork fortification located in Shropshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1008396.

Who is responsible for protecting Motte castle 80m north east of Home Farm?

Motte castle 80m north east of Home 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 1008396.

What other scheduled monuments are near Motte castle 80m north east of Home Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow on the southern end of The Long Mynd, 630m east of Myndtown. (3.6 km), Upper Barn moat (4.7 km), Enclosed Iron Age farmstead 700m west of Horderley Farm (4.8 km).

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