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The motte castle immediately north west of Middleton Chapel is a Norman fortification consisting of an earthwork mound characteristic of eleventh and twelfth century defensive architecture. The monument comprises a substantial mound typical of motte-and-bailey construction, a prevalent form of castle design introduced to England following the Norman Conquest of 1066. Located in Shropshire, this site represents the type of rapid, economical fortification that Norman lords established across the English landscape to consolidate control over conquered territories. The earthwork survives as a significant archaeological feature demonstrating the settlement patterns and military organisation of the Norman period in the Welsh Marches region.
Motte castle immediately north west of Middleton Chapel is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1019200. View the official record →
The motte castle immediately north west of Middleton Chapel is a Norman fortification consisting of an earthwork mound characteristic of eleventh and twelfth century defensive architecture. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1019200.
Motte castle immediately north west of Middleton Chapel 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 1019200.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Augustinian friary adjacent to the junction of Lower Galdeford and Weeping Cross Lane (3.6 km), Caynham Camp, a large univallate hillfort 700m north west of Caynham (3.7 km), Town walls (3.7 km).
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