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Pulford motte and bailey castle is a Norman fortification located in Cheshire, England, dating from the eleventh or twelfth century. The monument consists of a motte, or artificial mound, accompanied by a bailey, the defended enclosure characteristic of early medieval castle design. Situated near the River Dee, Pulford castle formed part of the Norman defensive network established following the conquest and settlement of the Welsh borderlands. The site remains an important example of motte and bailey fortification type, preserving evidence of early Norman military architecture in the region.
Pulford motte and bailey castle is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1012078. View the official record →
Pulford motte and bailey castle is a Norman fortification located in Cheshire, England, dating from the eleventh or twelfth century. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1012078.
Pulford 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 1012078.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bryn Alyn Camp (6.6 km), Wat's Dyke: Section W of Ty-Gwyn (7.4 km), Wat's Dyke: Garden Village Section (7.8 km).
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