Scheduled MonumentsEnglandTouthill and site of castle bailey

Touthill and site of castle bailey

England
List entry 1006846
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Touthill is a motte and bailey castle site located in Northamptonshire, England. The monument consists of a substantial earthwork mound, the motte, accompanied by an associated bailey platform, representing a form of fortification characteristic of the Norman period following 1066. Such motte and bailey castles served as centres of manorial authority and defence across England during the eleventh and twelfth centuries. The earthwork remains at Touthill preserve evidence of this important phase of medieval military architecture and settlement.

Touthill and site of castle bailey is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1006846. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Touthill and site of castle bailey?

Touthill is a motte and bailey castle site located in Northamptonshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1006846.

Who is responsible for protecting Touthill and site of castle bailey?

Touthill and site of castle 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 1006846.

What other scheduled monuments are near Touthill and site of castle bailey?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Stanground churchyard cross (1.4 km), Fletton churchyard cross (1.7 km), Horsey Hill Fort: a Civil War fieldwork (4 km).

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