Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRingwork and bailey castle 350m south west of Lyndale

Ringwork and bailey castle 350m south west of Lyndale

England
List entry 1013483
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Ringwork and bailey castle 350m south west of Lyndale is a medieval fortification of eleventh or twelfth century date located in Shropshire. The monument comprises an earthwork ringwork with an associated bailey, representing a common form of early Norman defensive settlement in the English Midlands. Such ringworks typically consisted of a circular or oval palisaded enclosure, often serving as a residence or refuge for a local lord, with the bailey providing additional defensive space or agricultural functions. The site's survival as an earthwork indicates it was either abandoned before stone construction or remained a relatively modest fortified holding throughout the medieval period.

Ringwork and bailey castle 350m south west of Lyndale is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1013483. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Ringwork and bailey castle 350m south west of Lyndale?

Ringwork and bailey castle 350m south west of Lyndale is a medieval fortification of eleventh or twelfth century date located in Shropshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1013483.

Who is responsible for protecting Ringwork and bailey castle 350m south west of Lyndale?

Ringwork and bailey castle 350m south west of Lyndale 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 1013483.

What other scheduled monuments are near Ringwork and bailey castle 350m south west of Lyndale?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Moated site at Leigh Hall (7.2 km), Small enclosed Iron Age settlement at Leigh Wood, 180m south of Leigh Hall (7.5 km), Ringwork on Whitsburn Hill, 310m south west of Whitsburn Cottage (8 km).

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