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Nickless moat is a medieval motte-and-bailey earthwork situated in Shropshire. The monument comprises a substantial mound with associated defensive ditches typical of Norman fortifications constructed in the eleventh or twelfth century. Such moated sites served as the residences and strongholds of local landholders during the medieval period, functioning as both domestic and defensive structures. The earthwork survives as a significant example of early medieval military architecture in the region, preserving evidence of settlement hierarchy and territorial control during the Norman period.
Nickless moat is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1009552. View the official record →
Nickless moat is a medieval motte-and-bailey earthwork situated in Shropshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1009552.
Nickless moat 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 1009552.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Limeworks at The Novers (3.5 km), Motte castle 50m north east of Rochford church (4.1 km), Coal mining remains at Cornbrook on Clee Hill (4.2 km).
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