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Whittington motte and bailey castle is a Norman fortification located in Lancashire, England, consisting of an earthen motte surmounted by a wooden palisade and an adjoining bailey enclosed by a ditch and rampart. The castle dates to the Norman period, likely established in the late eleventh or twelfth century as part of the post-Conquest settlement pattern across Lancashire. The site represents a typical example of early Norman military architecture, employing the economical motte and bailey design that was characteristic of rapid fortification during the early medieval period. Though no substantial stone structures remain visible, the earthworks preserve the fundamental defensive layout of this once-important stronghold.
Whittington motte and bailey castle is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1010796. View the official record →
Whittington motte and bailey castle is a Norman fortification located in Lancashire, England, consisting of an earthen motte surmounted by a wooden palisade and an adjoining bailey enclosed by a ditch and rampart. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1010796.
Whittington 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 1010796.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Romano-British enclosed hut circle settlement 375m ENE of Collingholme (4.1 km), Chapel Hill Motte, Arkholme (4.6 km), Castle Mound motte and bailey, Melling (5.1 km).
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