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Moated site and Civil War defences at Strensham Castle

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Moated site and Civil War defences at Strensham Castle
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Strensham Castle in Wychavon, England, still carries a moated site and Civil War defences, marking it as a scheduled monument. The earthworks suggest a place built to resist, perhaps flooded or reinforced when danger approached. Whether soldiers marched past or neighbours watched from a distance, the ground kept the shape of fear and pride.
The National Heritage List for England records Moated site and Civil War defences at Strensham Castle as a scheduled monument. The saved point comes from the centre supplied by the official record. Listing does not by itself mean that the public may enter the place.
Strensham Castle, located in Worcestershire, was originally built in the 13th century by the de Strensham family, with later modifications by the Earls of Worcester. It is remembered for its moated site and its use as a Civil War defence, reflecting its strategic importance during the 17th century.

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