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Woodhead Castle ringwork and bailey is a Norman fortification located in Rutland, England. The monument comprises an earthwork defence system consisting of a ringwork with an attached bailey, typical of early Norman military architecture from the eleventh or twelfth century. Associated with the main fortification is a fishpond, a feature commonly found at medieval aristocratic sites that served both practical and ornamental purposes. The earthwork survives as a substantial topographical feature, preserving evidence of the early Norman settlement and defensive strategy in this region of the East Midlands.
Woodhead Castle ringwork bailey and fishpond is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1010923. View the official record →
Woodhead Castle ringwork and bailey is a Norman fortification located in Rutland, England. 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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