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Motte castle and ice house 30m south of The Old Farm is a scheduled ancient monument located in Shropshire comprising two distinct structures of different periods. The motte castle represents a typical example of Norman earthwork fortification, constructed as a defensive stronghold during the medieval period, featuring the characteristic raised mound upon which a timber or stone structure would have stood. The ice house, a later addition to the site, dates from the post-medieval period and reflects the changing use of the landscape as domestic convenience and agricultural management evolved. Together these monuments document the long history of occupation and adaptation at this Shropshire location, from feudal military architecture through to the agricultural and domestic practices of early modern England.
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 →
Motte castle and ice house 30m south of The Old Farm is a scheduled ancient monument located in Shropshire comprising two distinct structures of 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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