Scheduled MonumentsEnglandNorwood Castle: a motte and bailey castle 100m north of Dean Farm

Norwood Castle: a motte and bailey castle 100m north of Dean Farm

England
List entry 1012048
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Norwood Castle is a motte and bailey castle situated approximately one hundred metres north of Dean Farm in Wiltshire. The site comprises a substantial motte with an associated bailey, representing a typical form of Norman fortification dating to the eleventh or twelfth century. The earthwork survives in relatively good condition, demonstrating the characteristic two-part defensive structure whereby the raised mound would have supported a wooden or stone keep, whilst the bailey provided an outer enclosure for domestic and military functions. As a scheduled monument, Norwood Castle represents an important example of early medieval military architecture in the region.

Norwood Castle: a motte and bailey castle 100m north of Dean Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1012048. View the official record →

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What is Norwood Castle: a motte and bailey castle 100m north of Dean Farm?

Norwood Castle is a motte and bailey castle situated approximately one hundred metres north of Dean Farm in Wiltshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1012048.

Who is responsible for protecting Norwood Castle: a motte and bailey castle 100m north of Dean Farm?

Norwood Castle: a motte and bailey castle 100m north of Dean 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 1012048.

What other scheduled monuments are near Norwood Castle: a motte and bailey castle 100m north of Dean Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Roman tile and brick kiln site 1000yds (900m) W of Tidling Corner (2.5 km), Medieval settlement and associated field system at Clattinger Farm (2.5 km), Water meadow 400m east of Clattinger Farm (3.1 km).

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