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South Mimms motte and bailey castle is a Norman fortification situated in Middlesex, England. The monument consists of an earthen motte, or raised mound, surrounded by a bailey, the defended enclosure characteristic of early medieval military architecture. Dating to the Norman period following the conquest of 1066, the site represents the type of rapid, economical fortification that the Norman invaders established across England to consolidate their control. The earthwork survives as a substantial topographical feature, preserving evidence of early medieval defensive strategy and settlement patterns in the Home Counties.
South Mimms motte and bailey castle is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1009433. View the official record →
South Mimms motte and bailey castle is a Norman fortification situated in Middlesex, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1009433.
South Mimms motte and bailey 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 1009433.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Colney Chapel moated site (5.6 km), Coldharbour Moat (6.2 km), Moated site, Camlet Moat, Moat Wood (7.3 km).
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