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Yielden Castle is a motte and bailey castle situated in Bedfordshire, England, dating to the Norman period following the Conquest of 1066. The monument comprises an earthwork mound with an associated bailey, together with fishponds and enclosure features that reflect the medieval use and development of the site. The castle represents a typical example of early Norman fortification, though the precise details of its construction and occupation history remain subject to ongoing archaeological inquiry. The survival of associated fishponds indicates the castle's role as a centre of medieval lordship with economic as well as defensive functions.
Yielden Castle: a motte and bailey castle, fishponds and associated enclosures is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1013520. View the official record →
Yielden Castle is a motte and bailey castle situated in Bedfordshire, England, dating to the Norman period following the Conquest of 1066. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1013520.
Yielden Castle: a motte and bailey castle, fishponds and associated enclosures 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 1013520.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Great Lodge moated site, Higham Park (4.2 km), Hall Close moated site, fishponds, trackway, field system and dovecote (4.6 km), Market cross 44m north of the Town Hall (5.5 km).
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