Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRingwork and bailey castle, Brogborough

Ringwork and bailey castle, Brogborough

England
List entry 1013016
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Ringwork and bailey castle, Brogborough is a motte and bailey fortification located in Bedfordshire, England. The site consists of an earthwork defence comprising a raised mound with an associated bailey, representing a common form of early medieval castle construction. Dating to the Norman period following the conquest of 1066, the castle exemplifies the rapid fortification strategy employed by the Norman elite to consolidate control over the English landscape. The surviving earthworks remain substantially visible, preserving evidence of this significant phase in English military and social history.

Ringwork and bailey castle, Brogborough is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1013016. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Ringwork and bailey castle, Brogborough?

Ringwork and bailey castle, Brogborough is a motte and bailey fortification located in Bedfordshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1013016.

Who is responsible for protecting Ringwork and bailey castle, Brogborough?

Ringwork and bailey castle, Brogborough 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 1013016.

What other scheduled monuments are near Ringwork and bailey castle, Brogborough?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including All Saints Church, Segenhoe (2.9 km), Malting Spinney Medieval moat, associated outer enclosure and cultivation earthworks, Ridgmont (3 km), Moated site at Wake's End (4.4 km).

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