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Motte south-west of Morley House Farm is a Norman motte-and-bailey earthwork located in Derbyshire. The monument consists of a substantial mound typical of Early Norman fortifications constructed during the eleventh and twelfth centuries. The motte remains visible as a prominent earthen feature in the landscape, representing a form of military architecture that was widely adopted across England following the Norman Conquest of 1066. Such structures served as defensive strongholds and symbols of feudal authority during the Norman period.
Motte south-west of Morley House Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1011447. View the official record →
Motte south-west of Morley House Farm is a Norman motte-and-bailey earthwork located in Derbyshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1011447.
Motte south-west of Morley House 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 1011447.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Medieval iron working remains at Stanley monastic grange (3.4 km), Derby Racecourse Roman vicus and cemetery (4.4 km), Moated site in Mapperley Park Wood (4.4 km).
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