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Stapleton Castle is a motte-and-bailey fortification located in Herefordshire, England, dating to the Norman period following the conquest of 1066. The monument consists of an earthen mound with an associated bailey, representing a typical form of early medieval military architecture employed by Norman lords to establish control over newly conquered territories. The site demonstrates the strategic importance placed on defensive positions within the borderland region of the Welsh Marches during the eleventh and twelfth centuries. Like many such fortifications, Stapleton Castle was likely superseded by stone-built structures as military architecture evolved, and the earthwork remains visible as a significant archaeological feature of Norman settlement in the county.
Stapleton Castle is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1005527. View the official record →
Stapleton Castle is a motte-and-bailey fortification located in Herefordshire, England, dating to the Norman period following the conquest of 1066. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1005527.
Stapleton 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 1005527.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Churchyard cross in St Michael's churchyard (6.1 km), Offa's Dyke: Rushock Hill section, extending 1630yds (1490m) E to Kennel Wood (6.7 km), Offa's Dyke: section S of Riddings Brook on Herrock Hill (6.8 km).
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