Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRound called Castle Goff

Round called Castle Goff

England
List entry 1004274
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Castle Goff is a motte-and-bailey castle located in Cornwall, England, dating to the Norman period following the conquest of 1066. The site comprises a substantial earthwork mound with an associated bailey, representing a characteristic form of early medieval fortification constructed by Norman settlers to establish control over newly conquered territory. The monument survives as an important example of Norman defensive architecture in the south-west of England, preserving the earthwork remains that demonstrate the spatial organisation and strategic principles of eleventh and twelfth-century castle design.

Round called Castle Goff is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1004274. View the official record →

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What is Round called Castle Goff?

Castle Goff is a motte-and-bailey castle located in Cornwall, England, dating to the Norman period following the conquest of 1066. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1004274.

Who is responsible for protecting Round called Castle Goff?

Round called Castle Goff 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 1004274.

What other scheduled monuments are near Round called Castle Goff?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Large regular stone circle called the Trippet Stones (9 km), Hut circle group and enclosure NE of Carwen (9.1 km), Cross head N of Tregony Farm (9.3 km).

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