What is recorded here
Motte and bailey castle and bishops' palace in Shropshire, England stands as a scheduled monument, preserving the shape of a defensible hilltop and the shadow of religious authority. The earthworks suggest a place where fear and pride built together, perhaps with men digging until their hands bled or women watching from a distance.
The National Heritage List for England records Motte and bailey castle and bishops' palace 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.
The motte and bailey castle and bishops' palace were likely built in the 12th century, reflecting the Norman practice of establishing both military and ecclesiastical strongholds. The site is important as it illustrates the combined secular and religious authority in medieval England.
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Places near here
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Old Bank HouseListed building · 57 yd
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Lydham, milestoneMonument or public art · 1637 yd
Motte castle at Colebatch, 100m north of LagdenScheduled monument · 1.2 mi
Bishop's Moat, CastleMotte and Bailey · 2.0 mi
Colebatch HillMountain / peak · 2.2 mi
Acton BankMountain / peak · 2.2 mi
Roveries WoodForest · 2.2 mi
Pentre WoodWood · 2.9 mi
Offa's Dyke PathWalking route · 3.0 mi
Todleth Hill from Roundton hillfortMountain or hill · 4.0 mi