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The Castles is a motte and bailey castle located in Lincolnshire, England, dating to the Norman period following the conquest of 1066. The monument consists of the characteristic two-part earthwork structure typical of early Norman fortifications, with a raised mound or motte designed to support a wooden or stone tower, adjacent to a larger bailey or defended enclosure. Such fortifications were rapidly constructed across England in the decades following 1066 to establish Norman military control and administrative authority over the conquered territories. The site remains an important example of early medieval military architecture and settlement patterns in the East Midlands.
'The Castles' motte and bailey is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1007749. View the official record →
The Castles is a motte and bailey castle located in Lincolnshire, England, dating to the Norman period following the conquest of 1066. 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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