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Ringwork and bailey at Motleys Copse is a Norman fortification located in Hampshire. The monument comprises a ringwork with an associated bailey, representing a form of early medieval military architecture typical of the eleventh and twelfth centuries. Such earthwork fortifications were characteristically constructed with raised banks and ditches, serving defensive purposes and territorial control during the Norman period. The site remains a significant example of the smaller-scale fortified settlements established across southern England following the Norman Conquest.
Ringwork and bailey at Motleys Copse is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1019110. View the official record →
Ringwork and bailey at Motleys Copse is a Norman fortification located in Hampshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1019110.
Ringwork and bailey at Motleys Copse 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 1019110.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Motte castle at Motley's Copse (0.2 km), The Castle (1.9 km), Three bowl barrows on Chalton Down, 860m east of Netherley Farm (2.9 km).
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