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Oakham Castle is a motte and bailey fortification located in Rutland, England, constructed in the late eleventh century following the Norman Conquest. The site comprises a substantial mound crowned by a polygonal stone keep, surrounded by defensive earthworks that form the characteristic two-part structure of motte and bailey design. The castle served as a significant administrative and defensive centre for the honour of Oakham during the medieval period. The surviving stonework of the keep and associated earthworks demonstrate the castle's importance as a royal stronghold, though the site has undergone considerable modification over the centuries, particularly following its military redundancy.
Oakham motte and bailey castle and medieval gardens is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1010702. View the official record →
Oakham Castle is a motte and bailey fortification located in Rutland, England, constructed in the late eleventh century following the Norman Conquest. 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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