Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMotte castle immediately north east of Church Farm

Motte castle immediately north east of Church Farm

England
List entry 1019014
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

The motte castle immediately north east of Church Farm is a Norman earthwork fortification located in Shropshire. The site comprises a substantial motte, or artificial mound, typical of early medieval castle construction, dating to the Norman period following the conquest of 1066. Such motte castles served as defensive strongholds and administrative centres for Norman lords establishing control over newly conquered territories. The earthwork remains represent an important example of the rapid fortification strategy employed across England during the late eleventh and twelfth centuries.

Motte castle immediately north east of Church Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1019014. View the official record →

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What is Motte castle immediately north east of Church Farm?

The motte castle immediately north east of Church Farm is a Norman earthwork fortification located in Shropshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1019014.

Who is responsible for protecting Motte castle immediately north east of Church Farm?

Motte castle immediately north east of Church 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 1019014.

What other scheduled monuments are near Motte castle immediately north east of Church Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Packhorse bridge S of St Peter's Church (0.4 km), Thonglands moat near Broadstone (4.5 km), Dovecote 250m south east of South Hill Farm, Aston Munslow (5.2 km).

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