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Barrow Hill is a motte-and-bailey castle situated approximately 250 metres south of Barrow Farm in Hertfordshire. The monument consists of a substantial earthwork mound typical of Norman fortifications, dating to the medieval period, likely constructed in the decades following the Norman Conquest of 1066. The site represents an important example of the widespread castle-building programme undertaken by Norman lords to consolidate their control over the English landscape. As a scheduled ancient monument under national heritage protection, Barrow Hill survives as a significant record of medieval military architecture and settlement patterns in Hertfordshire.
Barrow Hill: a motte castle 250m south of Barrow Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1009452. View the official record →
Barrow Hill is a motte-and-bailey castle situated approximately 250 metres south of Barrow Farm in Hertfordshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1009452.
Barrow Hill: a motte castle 250m south of Barrow Farm 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 1009452.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Little Parndon moated site (6.2 km), Site of Parndon Hall (6.2 km), Bowl barrow 230m north of Harlow Hospital (6.8 km).
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