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Hanley Castle ringwork is a Norman fortification situated approximately 520 metres south of the Church of St. Mary in Worcestershire. The monument comprises a circular or oval defensive earthwork, characteristic of the ringwork type that was prevalent in the Norman period following the conquest of 1066. Such fortifications typically consisted of a single bank and ditch enclosure designed to protect a timber or stone structure within, serving as a stronghold for local territorial control. The site represents an important example of early Norman military architecture in the Welsh Marches, a frontier region where such defences were strategically significant during the eleventh and twelfth centuries.
Ringwork known as Hanley Castle 520m south of the Church of St. Mary is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1005280. View the official record →
Hanley Castle ringwork is a Norman fortification situated approximately 520 metres south of the Church of St. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1005280.
Ringwork known as Hanley Castle 520m south of the Church of St. Mary 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 1005280.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Tower of old church (1.5 km), Upton cross in old churchyard (1.5 km), Uckinghall cross (4.6 km).
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