Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRingwork and bailey at Coldred Court

Ringwork and bailey at Coldred Court

England
List entry 1012260
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England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Ringwork and bailey at Coldred Court is a Norman fortification situated in Kent, England, dating to the eleventh or twelfth century. The monument comprises an earthwork consisting of a ringwork, a circular or oval defensive enclosure formed by a bank and ditch, together with an associated bailey or outer defensive court. Such ringwork and bailey combinations represent a characteristic form of early Norman fortification in England, typically constructed in the decades following the Norman Conquest of 1066, though some examples were built or modified into the twelfth century. The site preserves important evidence of early medieval military architecture and the Norman colonisation of the English landscape.

Ringwork and bailey at Coldred Court is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1012260. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Ringwork and bailey at Coldred Court?

Ringwork and bailey at Coldred Court is a Norman fortification situated in Kent, England, dating to the eleventh or twelfth century. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1012260.

Who is responsible for protecting Ringwork and bailey at Coldred Court?

Ringwork and bailey at Coldred Court 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 1012260.

What other scheduled monuments are near Ringwork and bailey at Coldred Court?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Maison Dieu (7.2 km), St Martin's Priory (remains of) (7.2 km), The Painted House, N of Market Street (7.5 km).

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