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 Norman fortification located in Shropshire, England. The monument comprises earthwork remains of a motte and bailey type castle, consisting of a raised circular mound with an associated bailey or defended enclosure, typical of early Norman military architecture in England. The site dates to the Norman period, likely the eleventh or twelfth century, when such fortifications were constructed throughout England following the Norman Conquest and during subsequent territorial consolidation. The earthwork remains survive as substantial landscape features despite the passage of centuries, preserving evidence of medieval military engineering and settlement patterns in the Shropshire region.

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 Norman fortification located in Shropshire, England. 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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