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Gaddick Hill Motte and Bailey

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Gaddick Hill Motte and Bailey
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Built in the late 11th or early 12th century, Gaddick Hill Motte and Bailey was likely constructed by a Norman lord to establish control over the surrounding area following the Norman Conquest. It is remembered as an example of early medieval military architecture in the region.

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Photo: Richard Croft · CC BY-SA 2.0