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Ringwork and bailey at Motleys Copse is a Norman fortification located in Hampshire, England. The monument comprises a ringwork, a circular or oval defensive earthwork, associated with a bailey, a fortified enclosure typically adjoining the ringwork. Dating to the Norman period following 1066, such works represent early forms of castellation in England, constructed rapidly to establish control and defence in newly conquered territories. The site's earthwork remains survive as an important example of post-Conquest military architecture, demonstrating the strategic fortification methods employed during the Norman settlement of Hampshire.
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, England. 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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