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 100 metres north of Dean Farm in Wiltshire. The monument comprises the characteristic earthwork features typical of Norman fortifications, with a raised mound serving as the defensive strongpoint. Dating to the medieval period following the Norman Conquest, such castles represented the primary form of military and administrative control established across England in the eleventh and twelfth centuries. The site remains a scheduled ancient monument, preserving evidence of early Norman settlement patterns and feudal territorial organisation in the county.

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 100 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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