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Mountsorrel motte and bailey castle is a Norman fortification located near the village of Mountsorrel in Leicestershire. The site consists of a substantial motte, or artificial mound, with associated bailey, or defended enclosure, and dates to the early Norman period following the conquest of 1066. The castle occupies a strategically significant location overlooking the River Soar and the surrounding landscape. Though now partially quarried away, the surviving earthworks remain an important example of early Norman military architecture in the East Midlands.
Mountsorrel motte and bailey castle is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1010188. View the official record →
Mountsorrel motte and bailey castle is a Norman fortification located near the village of Mountsorrel in Leicestershire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1010188.
Mountsorrel motte and bailey castle 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 1010188.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Preceptory, boundary, two mounds, fishpond and dam at Beaumont Leys (5.8 km), 'King William's' Bridge See also LEICESTERSHIRE 195 (6.5 km), 'King William's' Bridge See also LEICESTER 195 (6.5 km).
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