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The NE corner tower, wall and ditch of close defences is a medieval fortified structure located in Staffordshire. The remains comprise a corner tower with associated defensive wall and ditch that formed part of the close defences, likely dating to the later medieval period. Such enclosed defensive works were typically constructed around important administrative or residential complexes to provide protection and demarcation of a defined precinct. The surviving structural elements represent the archaeological remains of a significant phase of medieval fortification in the county.
NE corner tower, wall and ditch of close defences is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1006089. View the official record →
The NE corner tower, wall and ditch of close defences is a medieval fortified structure located in Staffordshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1006089.
NE corner tower, wall and ditch of close defences 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 1006089.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Prince Rupert's Mound: a 17th century fieldwork (0.2 km), Grey Friars (0.5 km), Maple Hayes moated site (1.4 km).
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