Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMotte castle with associated courtyard and mill leat, 130m NW of Chanstone Mill

Motte castle with associated courtyard and mill leat, 130m NW of Chanstone Mill

England
List entry 1014108
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Motte castle with associated courtyard and mill leat, 130m NW of Chanstone Mill, is a Norman fortification located in Herefordshire. The site comprises a motte (earthen mound) with an associated bailey or courtyard, representing a common form of castle construction employed by Norman lords following the conquest of England in 1066. The presence of the mill leat indicates medieval management of water resources for both defensive and economic purposes, typical of substantial manorial settlements. The monument survives as an earthwork and represents an important example of early medieval military architecture in the Welsh Marches region.

Motte castle with associated courtyard and mill leat, 130m NW of Chanstone Mill is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1014108. View the official record →

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What is Motte castle with associated courtyard and mill leat, 130m NW of Chanstone Mill?

Motte castle with associated courtyard and mill leat, 130m NW of Chanstone Mill, is a Norman fortification located in Herefordshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1014108.

Who is responsible for protecting Motte castle with associated courtyard and mill leat, 130m NW of Chanstone Mill?

Motte castle with associated courtyard and mill leat, 130m NW of Chanstone Mill 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 1014108.

What other scheduled monuments are near Motte castle with associated courtyard and mill leat, 130m NW of Chanstone Mill?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Moated site, fishponds, and associated building platforms 117m west of Chanstone Mill (0.1 km), Motte and bailey castle 200yds (180m) SW of Newcourt Farm (2.4 km), Bowl barrow on southern edge of Dunseal Wood, 450m NNW of Kerry's Gate (3.3 km).

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