Castles · South East England
Motte and double ringwork east of Bishopstrow Farm
Motte and double ringwork east of Bishopstrow Farm — scheduled monument-listed castle in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Motte and double ringwork east of Bishopstrow Farm is a scheduled monument-listed castle in england-south-east, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1009891). Listed status protects buildings and structures of special architectural or historic interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for further details.
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Heritage listing
Details The monument includes an earthwork castle comprising a motte, a double ringwork and associated features immediately east of Bishopstrow Farm. A hollow-way extending to the north of the modern farm is identified as an entrance. The monument survives as earthworks although spread by cultivation. Small-scale excavation in 1981 of a pit cluster to the south of the motte and in the north-western section of the defences revealed pottery sherds of probable C12th date. It has been suggested that the castle was a short-lived fortification erected during the Anarchy. MAP EXTRACT The site of the monument is shown on the attached map extract. Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 10211 Legacy System: RSM
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Motte and double ringwork east of Bishopstrow Farm is a scheduled monument located in the parish of Bishopstrow, South-East England. This site features a motte-and-bailey design, characteristic of medieval fortifications, reflecting the region's historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 51.1956, -2.1435
- District
- Wiltshire
- Parish
- Bishopstrow
- Postcode
- BA12 7BG
- Parliamentary constituency
- South West Wiltshire
Sources
- wikidata: Q17647521 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Motte and double ringwork east of Bishopstrow Farm?
- Motte and double ringwork east of Bishopstrow Farm is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode BA12 7BG), in the parish of Bishopstrow.
- Is Motte and double ringwork east of Bishopstrow Farm a listed building?
- Motte and double ringwork east of Bishopstrow Farm is officially recognised as scheduled monument listed.
- Does Motte and double ringwork east of Bishopstrow Farm charge admission?
- Motte and double ringwork east of Bishopstrow Farm typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Motte and double ringwork east of Bishopstrow Farm?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode BA12 7BG. It sits within the South West Wiltshire parliamentary constituency.