
What is recorded here
This grey commemorative plaque records: Castle Ditch Site of 11th Century ditch fronting William De Warrenne's Norman castle defences.
Earl William de Warenne was a prominent Norman noble who played a significant role in the aftermath of the Norman Conquest; he held extensive lands and titles, including ownership of this castle site, which served as a key defensive structure during his tenure.
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Photo: John Levin · CC BY-SA 2.0