Scheduled MonumentsEnglandTurret Castle

Turret Castle

England
List entry 1007314
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Turret Castle is a motte-and-bailey castle located in Herefordshire, dating to the Norman period following the conquest of 1066. The monument consists of an earthen mound with a bailey enclosure, characteristic of the rapid fortification strategy employed by Norman lords across the Welsh Marches during the eleventh and twelfth centuries. Its position in this frontier region reflects the military significance of Herefordshire as a contested borderland between Norman England and Welsh territories. The castle survives today as an earthwork monument, preserving evidence of early medieval military architecture in the landscape.

Turret Castle is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1007314. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Turret Castle?

Turret Castle is a motte-and-bailey castle located in Herefordshire, dating to the Norman period following the conquest of 1066. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1007314.

Who is responsible for protecting Turret Castle?

Turret 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 1007314.

What other scheduled monuments are near Turret Castle?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Churchyard cross in St Mary's churchyard (4.2 km), Pen-twyn camp (5.7 km), Eardisley Castle (6.7 km).

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