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Ringwork south of St Wilfred's Chapel is a medieval earthwork fortification located in Sussex, England. The monument consists of a circular or oval defensive enclosure formed by a bank and ditch, typical of ringwork castles that were constructed during the 11th and 12th centuries. Such fortifications represented a practical and economical form of castle design, particularly common in the Norman period and immediately thereafter, serving as administrative and defensive centres for local lords. The proximity of the ringwork to St Wilfred's Chapel suggests a connection between the ecclesiastical and secular powers of the medieval settlement in this area.
Ringwork south of St Wilfred's Chapel is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1015982. View the official record →
Ringwork south of St Wilfred's Chapel is a medieval earthwork fortification located in Sussex, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1015982.
Ringwork south of St Wilfred's Chapel 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 1015982.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Beckett's Barn and adjoining earthworks (2.1 km), Phoenix Caisson (inner) off Pagham (2.7 km), Phoenix Caisson (outer) off Pagham Harbour (4.4 km).
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