MONUMENT NO. 320057

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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.

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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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( 1) edited by William Page 1910 The Victoria history of the county of Nottingham : volume two

The Victoria history of the counties of England ( M B Walters) 1910 Page(s)17

( 2) Aerial photograph

APs (541/516 3123-4).

( 3) Field Investigators Comments

F1 FDC 29-JAN-75

( 4) Scheduled Monument Notification

DOE (IAM) Anc Mons Eng 3 1978 77

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