Scheduled MonumentsEnglandWeobley Castle

Weobley Castle

England
List entry 1005384
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Weobley Castle is a motte-and-bailey fortification located in Herefordshire that dates to the Norman period. The site comprises a substantial earthen mound surrounded by a defensive ditch and bailey, representing a characteristic form of early medieval military architecture deployed following the Norman Conquest of 1066. The castle was established to control the local territory and would have served as a stronghold for its Norman lords during the 11th and 12th centuries. The earthworks remain clearly visible today and constitute an important example of Norman military engineering in the Welsh border region.

Weobley Castle is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1005384. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Weobley Castle?

Weobley Castle is a motte-and-bailey fortification located in Herefordshire that dates to the Norman period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1005384.

Who is responsible for protecting Weobley Castle?

Weobley 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 1005384.

What other scheduled monuments are near Weobley Castle?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Offa's Dyke: the section N of Upperton Farm, extending 175yds (160m) (4.4 km), Offa's Dyke: Upperton Farm, two sections extending 195yds (180m) and 370yds (340m) S from Yazor (4.7 km), Offa's Dyke: the section extending 230yds (210m) N and S of the Old Barn near Kenmoor Coppice (SE of Bowmore Wood) (5.9 km).

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