Castles · South West England
Motte and double ringwork east of Bishopstrow Farm
In or near Upton Scudamore.
Motte and double ringwork east of Bishopstrow Farm — scheduled monument-listed castle in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
Maigheach-gheal — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Warminster · 2.6 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the Motte and double ringwork east of Bishopstrow Farm, the nearest railway station is Warminster, which is 2.6 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is BA12 7BG. Accessibility is limited for wheelchair users.
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.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Avon System SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Salisbury Plain SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cranborne Chase & West Wiltshire Downs
Designations sourced from Natural England open data 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
- Nearest railway station
- Warminster — 2.6 km
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.
- What is 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.
- How do I get to Motte and double ringwork east of Bishopstrow Farm?
- The nearest railway station is Warminster, about 2.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode BA12 7BG.
- 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.
- Is Motte and double ringwork east of Bishopstrow Farm a protected site?
- Yes — Motte and double ringwork east of Bishopstrow Farm is part of the River Avon System SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Salisbury Plain SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- 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?
- The nearest railway station is Warminster, about 2.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BA12 7BG.