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Whitwick Castle is a motte-and-bailey fortification located near Whitwick in Leicestershire, dating to the Norman period following the Conquest of 1066. The monument comprises an earthen mound with associated bailey defences, representing a typical example of early Norman military architecture in the Midlands. The site reflects the strategic importance of the region during the consolidation of Norman control in the late eleventh century. Like many such fortifications, it was likely superseded by stone construction or abandoned as permanent castles developed elsewhere in the county.
Whitwick Castle is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1012555. View the official record →
Whitwick Castle is a motte-and-bailey fortification located near Whitwick in Leicestershire, dating to the Norman period following the Conquest of 1066. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1012555.
Whitwick 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 1012555.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Grace Dieu Priory with two ponds and a fishpond, Belton (2.1 km), Snibston Colliery (2.4 km), Rabbit warren on Warren Hills (2.7 km).
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