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Motte in Hall Field is a motte-and-bailey castle situated in Leicestershire. This earthwork monument comprises a mound characteristic of Norman fortifications constructed in the eleventh and twelfth centuries, representing the typical defensive strategy of the post-Conquest period. The site demonstrates the physical remains of early medieval military architecture, preserved as a substantial earthwork within the landscape. Such mottes served as administrative and defensive strongholds for Norman lords establishing control over the English midlands during the decades following 1066.
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 situated 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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