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Oakham motte and bailey castle is a Norman fortification in Rutland, established in the late eleventh century following the conquest of 1066. The castle comprises a substantial motte, or earthen mound, surrounded by a bailey, or defended enclosure, typical of the earliest Norman military architecture in England. The site lies within the historic market town of Oakham and represents an important example of early medieval defensive engineering, though the original wooden structures that once crowned the motte have not survived. The castle served as a seat of local authority and remains a significant archaeological monument illustrating the Norman colonisation of the English landscape.
Oakham motte and bailey castle and medieval gardens is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1010702. View the official record →
Oakham motte and bailey castle is a Norman fortification in Rutland, established in the late eleventh century following the conquest of 1066. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1010702.
Oakham motte and bailey castle and medieval gardens 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 1010702.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Butter Cross and stocks (0.1 km), Dovecot and arch, formerly lodge of Brooke House (3.2 km), Martinsthorpe deserted medieval village (4.2 km).
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