Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRavensburgh Castle

Ravensburgh Castle

England
List entry 1003541
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Ravensburgh Castle is a motte-and-bailey fortification located near Hexton in Hertfordshire, England. The site consists of a prominent earthen mound surrounded by a ditch and bailey, characteristic of Norman defensive architecture from the eleventh or twelfth century. Though now reduced to earthworks, the castle represents an important example of early medieval fortification in the region and reflects the pattern of Norman settlement and control following 1066. The site remains substantially preserved as an archaeological monument, providing evidence of the military infrastructure that dominated the English landscape during the Norman period.

Ravensburgh Castle is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1003541. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Ravensburgh Castle?

Ravensburgh Castle is a motte-and-bailey fortification located near Hexton in Hertfordshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1003541.

Who is responsible for protecting Ravensburgh Castle?

Ravensburgh 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 1003541.

What other scheduled monuments are near Ravensburgh Castle?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Moated site in Pegsdon Belt (1.9 km), Barrow at Telegraph Hill (2 km), Two bowl barrows on Galley Hill, 880m north east of the golf course club house (2.4 km).

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