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Monument Number 320057

Hob Uid: 320057
Location :
Nottinghamshire
Rushcliffe
East Bridgford
Grid Ref : SK6864043390
Summary : A flat-topped mound and ditch, which have been interpreted as a possible medieval motte and bailey castle, although it is possible that it is a natural promontory. Scheduled.
More information : Earthworks with the appearance of a motte and bailey lie to the north of Bridgford Street, East Bridgford, near the ferry. (1)

A flat topped mound surrounded by a ditch is visible at SK 68644339. Nothing resembling a bailey can be seen. (2)

A natural promontory on the Trent escarpment, accentuated by an old field road. Now ploughed over. No earthworks were noted adjacent to the former ferry. (3)

SK 687434. Motte and bailey castle 500 yds north-west of the church. (4)
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Source Number : 1
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Source details : ( M B Walters)
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Vol(s) : 1910
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Source details : APs (541/516 3123-4).
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Source details : F1 FDC 29-JAN-75
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Source Number : 4
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Source details : DOE (IAM) Anc Mons Eng 3 1978 77
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Monument Types:
Monument Period Name : Medieval
Display Date : Medieval
Monument End Date : 1540
Monument Start Date : 1066
Monument Type : Motte, Bailey
Evidence : Conjectural Evidence
Monument Period Name : Uncertain
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Monument Type : Mound, Ditch
Evidence : Earthwork
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Related Records from other datasets:
External Cross Reference Source : Scheduled Monument Legacy (County No.)
External Cross Reference Number : NT 60
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External Cross Reference Source : Scheduled Monument Legacy (National No.)
External Cross Reference Number : 23212
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External Cross Reference Source : National Monuments Record Number
External Cross Reference Number : SK 64 SE 9
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Activity type : FIELD OBSERVATION (VISUAL ASSESSMENT)
Start Date : 1975-01-29
End Date : 1975-01-29