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Mere Castle is a Norman motte-and-bailey castle, built in the 12th century, likely by a local lord under the authority of the Crown. It is remembered as an example of early medieval military architecture and as evidence of post-Conquest settlement and control in the region.
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Historic England lists Mere Castle in Wiltshire as scheduled monument 1017018. Scheduled status marks archaeological remains of national importance. The exact official name describes which remains and landscape position belong to this protected place.
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