Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBailey Hill motte and bailey castle, High Bradfield

Bailey Hill motte and bailey castle, High Bradfield

England
List entry 1013217
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Bailey Hill motte and bailey castle is a Norman fortification situated in High Bradfield, South Yorkshire, dating to the 11th or 12th century. The monument comprises a substantial motte with an adjoining bailey, representing a characteristic earthwork castle type of the Norman period. The site demonstrates the typical defensive arrangement of this era, with the elevated mound serving as a strongpoint overlooking the lower courtyard. Such fortifications were common throughout post-Conquest Yorkshire as instruments of Norman control and settlement in the region.

Bailey Hill motte and bailey castle, High Bradfield is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1013217. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bailey Hill motte and bailey castle, High Bradfield?

Bailey Hill motte and bailey castle is a Norman fortification situated in High Bradfield, South Yorkshire, dating to the 11th or 12th century. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1013217.

Who is responsible for protecting Bailey Hill motte and bailey castle, High Bradfield?

Bailey Hill motte and bailey castle, High Bradfield is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic England (NHLE) — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in England. The official designation reference is 1013217.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bailey Hill motte and bailey castle, High Bradfield?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cairnfield 970m north west of Green's House (9.1 km), Prehistoric standing stone 1,030m south west of triangulation point on High Neb (9.2 km), Stone circle, 960m north east of High Lees Farm (9.3 km).

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