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Wem Castle is a motte castle situated immediately southwest of St Peter and St Paul's Church in Wem, Shropshire. The castle dates to the Norman period and represents a typical example of early medieval fortification, consisting of an earthen mound with defensive palisading. The monument survives as a substantial earthwork, preserving the characteristic topography of a motte-and-bailey fortress. Its close proximity to the parish church reflects the established relationship between secular and ecclesiastical authority in medieval Shropshire settlements.
Wem Castle: a motte castle immediately south west of St Peter and St Paul's Church is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1020287. View the official record →
Wem Castle is a motte castle situated immediately southwest of St Peter and St Paul's Church in Wem, Shropshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1020287.
Wem Castle: a motte castle immediately south west of St Peter and St Paul's Church 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 1020287.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Moated site 500m south east of Creamore Cottage (2 km), Northwood Hall double moated site (3 km), Soulton moated site and formal garden remains (3.6 km).
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