Scheduled MonumentsEnglandOversley Castle

Oversley Castle

England
List entry 1005750
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Oversley Castle is a Norman motte-and-bailey castle situated near Arrow in Warwickshire. The site consists of a substantial earthwork mound surrounded by defensive ditches, characteristic of early Norman military architecture dating to the 11th or 12th century. The castle represents an important example of the fortified settlements established by Norman lords following the Conquest, though it was likely abandoned as a residence relatively early in the medieval period. Today the earthwork remains largely intact and survives as a significant archaeological monument demonstrating the defensive strategies and settlement patterns of Norman England.

Oversley Castle is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1005750. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Oversley Castle?

Oversley Castle is a Norman motte-and-bailey castle situated near Arrow in Warwickshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1005750.

Who is responsible for protecting Oversley Castle?

Oversley Castle 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 1005750.

What other scheduled monuments are near Oversley Castle?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Churchyard cross in St Milburga's churchyard (1.1 km), Roman town (1.5 km), Alcester Abbey (2 km).

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