Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRingwork and bailey castle, Brogborough

Ringwork and bailey castle, Brogborough

England
List entry 1013016
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Ringwork and bailey castle, Brogborough is a Norman fortification located in Bedfordshire, England. The monument consists of a ringwork with an associated bailey, representing a typical form of early Norman defensive earthwork dating to the eleventh or twelfth century. The site's earthen construction reflects the common building methods employed during the early Norman period before the widespread adoption of stone fortifications. Such ringworks served as residences and defensive positions for Norman lords establishing control over the English countryside following the Norman Conquest.

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 Norman 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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