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Pembridge Castle is a motte-and-bailey fortress located near the village of Pembridge in Herefordshire, dating from the Norman period following the conquest of 1066. The monument comprises an earthen mound surmounted by a shell keep, surrounded by a substantial ditch and outer bailey, representing a typical example of early Norman military architecture in the Welsh Marches. The castle served as a strategic stronghold during the turbulent period of Anglo-Norman settlement and defence against Welsh incursions. Though now reduced to earthwork remains, the site preserves the fundamental structural form of a significant medieval defensive position, with the motte and bailey configuration clearly visible in the landscape.
Pembridge Castle (uninhabited parts) is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1001773. View the official record →
Pembridge Castle is a motte-and-bailey fortress located near the village of Pembridge in Herefordshire, dating from the Norman period following the conquest of 1066. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1001773.
Pembridge Castle (uninhabited parts) 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 1001773.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including St. Peter's Churchyard Cross, Dixton (6.5 km), Monmouth Castle (6.7 km), Monnow Bridge (7 km).
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