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Whitwick Castle was built in the 13th century by the de Ferrers family, a prominent noble lineage in medieval England. It is remembered as an important example of a motte-and-bailey castle and as a strategic stronghold in the English Midlands.
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Historic England lists Whitwick Castle in North West Leicestershire as scheduled monument 1012555. 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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