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Sapcote Castle is a medieval fortified site located in Leicestershire, comprising the earthwork remains of a castle and its associated moat. The castle dates from the Norman period and represents a form of early medieval military architecture characteristic of the eleventh and twelfth centuries. The surviving features include a substantial motte with surrounding moat, evidence of the defensive earthworks that would have protected a timber or stone fortification. The site reflects the pattern of aristocratic landholding and territorial control established following the Norman Conquest, with the moat serving as both a defensive barrier and a visible manifestation of seigneurial power in the Leicestershire landscape.
Sapcote Castle and moat is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1010301. View the official record →
Sapcote Castle is a medieval fortified site located in Leicestershire, comprising the earthwork remains of a castle and its associated moat. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1010301.
Sapcote Castle and moat 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 1010301.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow at Wigston Parva (4.4 km), Crop mark of a bowl barrow at Wigston Parva (4.6 km), High Cross 60m north west of Highcross House (4.9 km).
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