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Woodhead Castle ringwork bailey and fishpond is a medieval fortified earthwork located in Rutland, comprising a ringwork with associated bailey and fishpond features. The site dates to the Norman period, representing a form of early medieval defensive settlement characteristic of the eleventh and twelfth centuries. The ringwork consists of a circular or oval banked enclosure, typical of the frontier fortifications erected in the Midlands during the Norman consolidation of England. The associated fishpond demonstrates the economic and domestic functions that complemented the defensive purpose of such settlements, reflecting the integrated agricultural and military character of medieval lordly residences.
Woodhead Castle ringwork bailey and fishpond is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1010923. View the official record →
Woodhead Castle ringwork bailey and fishpond is a medieval fortified earthwork located in Rutland, comprising a ringwork with associated bailey and fishpond features. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1010923.
Woodhead Castle ringwork bailey and fishpond 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 1010923.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Area of medieval town by Barnhill House (5.4 km), Tower of city wall, West Street (5.5 km), Site of St Peter's Church (5.5 km).
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