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Preston Capes motte and bailey is a Norman fortification located in Northamptonshire, England, dating to the eleventh or twelfth century. The monument comprises a motte, or artificial mound, accompanied by an associated bailey, or defended enclosure, typical of early Norman defensive architecture in England following the conquest of 1066. The site represents an important example of the rapid establishment of Norman military control across the English landscape during the early post-Conquest period. The earthwork remains visible today and contributes to understanding the distribution and character of Norman settlement and defence in the East Midlands.
Preston Capes motte and bailey castle is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1010661. View the official record →
Preston Capes motte and bailey is a Norman fortification located in Northamptonshire, England, dating to the eleventh or twelfth century. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1010661.
Preston Capes motte and bailey 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 1010661.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Canons Ashby: the remains of a medieval monastery, castle, settlement and fields, post-medieval houses, gardens and park, and a series of five dams (3.9 km), Charwelton Bridge (4.3 km), Univallate hillfort 250m south and a bowl barrow 300m south east of Castle Dykes Farm (4.5 km).
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