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Richard's Castle is a motte and bailey castle with an associated enclosed settlement located in Herefordshire, England. The monument dates to the Norman period, likely established in the eleventh century following the Norman Conquest, and represents a characteristic example of early Norman military architecture in the Welsh borderlands. The site comprises a substantial mound forming the motte, defensive earthworks delineating the bailey, and evidence of an organized settlement plan within the enclosed area, demonstrating the integration of military and domestic functions typical of Norman frontier fortifications. The castle's strategic location reflects the importance of controlling the border region during this period of consolidation of Norman power in the Marches.
Richard's Castle: a motte and bailey with an enclosed settlement. is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1011020. View the official record →
Richard's Castle is a motte and bailey castle with an associated enclosed settlement located in Herefordshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1011020.
Richard's Castle: a motte and bailey with an enclosed settlement. 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 1011020.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Dovecot at Court House (0.8 km), Aston Tump (2.8 km), Churchyard cross in St George's churchyard (3.3 km).
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