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Stamford Castle is a Norman motte-and-bailey fortress established in the late eleventh century following the Norman Conquest of England. The castle occupied a strategic position within the town of Stamford in Lincolnshire, commanding routes and serving the administrative needs of the Norman lords who held the settlement. Today the site survives as earthwork remains, including the distinctive mound that once supported a timber or stone superstructure, though the castle's occupation and use as a military stronghold did not persist into the later medieval period. The monument represents an important example of early Norman military architecture and the assertion of Norman authority in the East Midlands during the post-Conquest settlement period.
Stamford Castle (remains of) is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1005011. View the official record →
Stamford Castle is a Norman motte-and-bailey fortress established in the late eleventh century following the Norman Conquest of England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1005011.
Stamford Castle (remains of) 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 1005011.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Wothorpe House (1.7 km), Collyweston sundial (5.3 km), Site of manor house and gardens (5.4 km).
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