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The Castles motte and bailey is a Norman earthwork monument located in Lincolnshire, England. The site comprises the characteristic two-part defensive structure typical of early Norman fortifications, consisting of a raised mound or motte accompanied by an attached bailey or enclosed courtyard. Dating to the Norman period following the conquest of 1066, such fortifications served as administrative and military centres for the Norman settlers establishing control over the English landscape. The monument survives as an earthwork and represents an important example of the rapid fortification strategy employed by the Norman nobility during the eleventh and twelfth centuries.
'The Castles' motte and bailey is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1007749. View the official record →
The Castles motte and bailey is a Norman earthwork monument located in Lincolnshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1007749.
'The Castles' motte and bailey 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 1007749.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Heavy Anti-aircraft gunsite 220m east of West Marsh Cottage (1.1 km), Village Cross (1.6 km), Site of Saxon manor, Tyrwhitt Hall (3.1 km).
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