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Motte with two baileys immediately east of Bristol Road, Down End is a Norman fortification of the eleventh or twelfth century. The monument comprises a motte, or artificial mound, accompanied by two baileys, the defended enclosures characteristic of motte-and-bailey castles, which represent a distinctive form of military architecture introduced to England following the Norman Conquest. Such fortifications were typically constructed rapidly from earth and timber, serving administrative and defensive functions across the medieval landscape. The site's survival as an upstanding earthwork demonstrates the substantial investment in its construction and its role within the territorial organisation of Norman-period Somerset.
Motte with two baileys immediately east of Bristol Road, Down End is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1019291. View the official record →
Motte with two baileys immediately east of Bristol Road, Down End is a Norman fortification of the eleventh or twelfth century. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1019291.
Motte with two baileys immediately east of Bristol Road, Down End 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 1019291.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Horsey medieval settlement immediately north of Board's Farm (2.3 km), Brick and tile kiln west of East Quay, 200m east of Bridgwater Dock lock (3.8 km), Churchyard cross in St George's churchyard (4 km).
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