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Bailey Hill motte and bailey castle is a Norman fortification situated in High Bradfield, Yorkshire, dating to the post-Conquest period of the eleventh or twelfth century. The monument comprises a substantial motte, or earthen mound, typical of early Norman defensive architecture, accompanied by an associated bailey or outer enclosure. Such structures were rapidly established throughout northern England following 1066 to consolidate Norman authority and control strategic positions. The site represents an important example of the military and administrative infrastructure through which the Norman conquerors secured their hold over Yorkshire during this transformative period in English history.
Bailey Hill motte and bailey castle, High Bradfield is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1013217. View the official record →
Bailey Hill motte and bailey castle is a Norman fortification situated in High Bradfield, Yorkshire, dating to the post-Conquest period of the eleventh or twelfth century. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1013217.
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.
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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