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West Derby motte and bailey castle is a Norman fortification located near Liverpool in Lancashire, dating to the late eleventh century. The monument comprises a substantial mound, or motte, accompanied by an associated bailey, representing a typical example of early Norman military architecture in the north-west of England. The site was established during the period following the Norman Conquest and served as a defensive stronghold controlling the local landscape. The earthworks, though reduced in scale from their original form, remain visible as significant archaeological features that attest to Norman settlement and administrative control in the region.
West Derby motte and bailey castle is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1009862. View the official record →
West Derby motte and bailey castle is a Norman fortification located near Liverpool in Lancashire, dating to the late eleventh century. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1009862.
West Derby motte and bailey 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 1009862.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Edge Hill Engine Station, Liverpool & Manchester Railway (4.6 km), The Calderstones: six monoliths decorated with rock art (5.9 km), Standing cross 30m south of the tower of the parochial chapel, in the old churchyard (6.8 km).
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