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Motte castle and associated earthwork SSW of All Saints Church is a Norman fortification situated in Leicestershire. The site comprises a substantial motte with accompanying baileys, characteristic of early Norman castle architecture from the eleventh or twelfth century. The earthwork remains represent a significant example of the defensive settlement pattern established following the Norman Conquest, when such fortified structures proliferated across the English Midlands. The castle's proximity to the parish church suggests the integration of secular and ecclesiastical authority typical of medieval settlement hierarchy.
Motte castle and associated earthwork SSW of All Saints Church is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1017549. View the official record →
Motte castle and associated earthwork SSW of All Saints Church is a Norman fortification situated in Leicestershire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1017549.
Motte castle and associated earthwork SSW of All Saints Church 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 1017549.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Motte and bailey castle south of Lilbourne Gorse (2.7 km), Lilbourne motte and bailey castle and fishpond (2.9 km), Shrunken village (4.3 km).
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