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The ringwork and bailey castle 100m north east of Heath Farm is a medieval fortification located in Shropshire, England. This monument comprises defensive earthworks typical of early Norman military architecture, featuring a raised circular or oval enclosure (ringwork) combined with an attached bailey, or outer defensive ward. Such fortifications were commonly constructed in the eleventh and twelfth centuries as relatively economical alternatives to stone castles, using compacted earth and timber palisades to create formidable defensive positions. The site represents an important example of early medieval castle development in the Welsh Marches, a region where such fortifications played a crucial role in Norman consolidation of power following the conquest of 1066.
Ringwork and bailey castle 100m north east of Heath Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1013485. View the official record →
The ringwork and bailey castle 100m north east of Heath Farm is a medieval fortification located in Shropshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1013485.
Ringwork and bailey castle 100m north east of Heath Farm 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 1013485.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Callow Hill Camp: a small multivallate hillfort (6.6 km), Earl's Hill Camp: a small multivallate hillfort and an adjacent cross dyke on Pontesford Hill (7.3 km), Snailbeach new smeltmill, 350m north east of Green Acres (8.3 km).
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