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Snodhill Castle is a motte-and-bailey fortification situated near Pont Errant in Herefordshire, dating to the Norman period following the Conquest of 1066. The castle comprises a substantial mound with ditches and the remains of stone structures, including fragments of a Norman keep and associated defences that testify to its importance as a medieval stronghold. The site represents a characteristic example of early Norman military architecture, built to secure and control the surrounding territory during the critical period of Norman settlement and consolidation in the Welsh Marches. Though substantially ruined, the earthworks and masonry remains preserve evidence of the castle's strategic significance during the twelfth century and its subsequent decline as a fortified residence.
Snodhill Castle is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1015168. View the official record →
Snodhill Castle is a motte-and-bailey fortification situated near Pont Errant in Herefordshire, dating to the Norman period following the Conquest of 1066. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1015168.
Snodhill 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 1015168.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Motte castle, chapel, post-medieval house and garden remains east of Urishay Castle Farm (2.8 km), Cothill Tump, a motte castle 500m north west of Cothill Farm (4.4 km), Lower Park Wood Camp (4.6 km).
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