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The motte castle and ice house located 30 metres south of The Old Farm is a scheduled ancient monument comprising two distinct structures from different periods. The motte represents a Norman fortification, likely dating to the eleventh or twelfth century, consisting of an earthen mound that would have supported a timber or stone superstructure typical of early medieval castle design. The ice house, a later addition, reflects the eighteenth or nineteenth century expansion of the site for agricultural and domestic purposes, representing the changing use of the landscape over time. Together, these monuments illustrate the continuity of occupation and the layering of settlement patterns across medieval and post-medieval Shropshire.
Motte castle and ice house 30m south of The Old Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1012867. View the official record →
The motte castle and ice house located 30 metres south of The Old Farm is a scheduled ancient monument comprising two distinct structures from different periods. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1012867.
Motte castle and ice house 30m south of The Old 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 1012867.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Long Wood Camp (4.2 km), Mound 1200yds (1100m) NNE of the Church (6.1 km), Post-medieval house and gardens at Willey Court, 450m south east of Willey House (6.5 km).
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