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Motte in Hall Field is a motte-and-bailey castle located in Leicestershire. This earthwork monument comprises an artificial mound typical of Norman fortifications constructed in England during the 11th and 12th centuries, representing the characteristic military architecture of the post-Conquest period. The site survives as a landscape feature demonstrating the settlement and defensive strategies established by Norman lords across the English Midlands. Such mottes served as prestigious administrative centres and symbols of feudal authority during the medieval period.
Motte in Hall Field is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1012568. View the official record →
Motte in Hall Field is a motte-and-bailey castle located in Leicestershire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1012568.
Motte in Hall Field 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 1012568.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Gumley medieval settlement remains and field systems, 620m south east of the Church of St Helen (4.5 km), Gumley motte castle (4.6 km), Inclined plane immediately east of Foxton Locks (5 km).
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