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The motte castle and icehouse located 75 metres north west of Pool House in Shropshire is a scheduled ancient monument comprising two distinct structures from different periods. The motte itself represents a typical Norman or early medieval fortification, consisting of an artificially raised earthwork which would originally have supported a timber or stone keep and served defensive and administrative purposes for the surrounding territory. The icehouse, a later addition dating to the post-medieval period, reflects the site's continued use and the evolving requirements of its occupants for food preservation and domestic convenience. Together these monuments provide evidence of the site's long occupation and the changing nature of settlement and land management across several centuries of English history.
Motte castle and icehouse 75m north west of Pool House is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1019648. View the official record →
The motte castle and icehouse located 75 metres north west of Pool House in Shropshire 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 1019648.
Motte castle and icehouse 75m north west of Pool House 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 1019648.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Moated site and field system 250m south east of Middle Morrey (4.1 km), Churchyard cross, St Chad's Church (4.3 km), Moated site in Moat Plantation, Newstreet Lane (4.8 km).
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