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Sauvey Castle is a Norman motte-and-bailey fortification located in Leicestershire, dating to the early Norman period following the Conquest of 1066. The monument consists of an earthen mound with an associated bailey, representing a typical form of military architecture employed by Norman lords to establish control over newly conquered English territories. The castle's physical remains demonstrate the characteristic defensive design of early medieval fortifications, with the raised motte providing a commanding position over the surrounding landscape. Though now reduced to earthwork remains, Sauvey Castle remains an important archaeological record of Norman settlement and military strategy in the East Midlands.
Sauvey Castle is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1010303. View the official record →
Sauvey Castle is a Norman motte-and-bailey fortification located in Leicestershire, dating to the early Norman period following the Conquest of 1066. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1010303.
Sauvey Castle 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 1010303.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Castle mound (0.6 km), Site of abbey church and claustral buildings (1.3 km), Defended enclosure on Robin-a-tiptoe Hill (1.7 km).
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