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Studley Old Castle is a motte-and-bailey castle situated in Warwickshire, England. The monument consists of a substantial earthwork mound with an adjoining bailey, representing a typical form of Norman military architecture dating to the eleventh or twelfth century. The site demonstrates the defensive strategy employed by Norman lords in the post-Conquest period, though documentary evidence regarding its specific founding date and historical associations remains limited. The earthwork survives as a significant example of early medieval fortification within the county.
Studley Old Castle : a motte castle is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1013161. View the official record →
Studley Old Castle is a motte-and-bailey castle situated in Warwickshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1013161.
Studley Old Castle : a motte 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 1013161.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Medieval settlement at Mill Ford Farm (3.9 km), 'Danes Bank' (4 km), Beauchamp Court moated site (5.2 km).
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