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Baynard Castle is a motte-and-bailey castle located in Yorkshire, England, dating to the Norman period following the conquest of 1066. The site comprises a substantial earthwork consisting of a raised mound surrounded by defensive ditches, representing a typical example of early Norman military architecture in northern England. The castle served as a fortified stronghold during the medieval period, reflecting the Norman establishment of military control across Yorkshire during the eleventh and twelfth centuries. The earthwork remains survive as a significant archaeological monument demonstrating the physical legacy of Norman settlement and defence strategy in the region.
Baynard Castle is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1019823. View the official record →
Baynard Castle is a motte-and-bailey castle located in Yorkshire, England, dating to the Norman period following the conquest of 1066. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1019823.
Baynard Castle 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 1019823.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Haltemprice Augustinian priory (2.1 km), Bowl barrow 400m north of Highfield House (2.4 km), Beverley sanctuary limit stone, Bentley cross (3.6 km).
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