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Motte Castle is a Norman motte-and-bailey earthwork located on the north bank of Crose Mere in Shropshire. The monument consists of a substantial mound typical of eleventh and twelfth century castle construction, representing the type of fortification rapidly established across England following the Norman Conquest. The site's position adjacent to Crose Mere would have provided defensive advantage through access to water, a common consideration in the siting of such fortifications. Like many motte castles in the region, it reflects the Norman strategy of establishing military control through a network of strategically placed strongholds during the decades following 1066.
Motte castle on the north bank of Crose Mere, 730m south west of Whattal Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1020289. View the official record →
Motte Castle is a Norman motte-and-bailey earthwork located on the north bank of Crose Mere in Shropshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1020289.
Motte castle on the north bank of Crose Mere, 730m south west of Whattal 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 1020289.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Stanwardine moated site and associated fishpond (3.1 km), Sundial in parish churchyard (4.3 km), Bowl barrow at Old Shop Farm, 220m north east of St Michael's Church (4.3 km).
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