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Baynard Castle is a medieval motte-and-bailey castle located in Yorkshire, England. The site comprises an earthwork mound with an attached bailey, representing a Norman or early medieval fortification of the type commonly constructed in the eleventh and twelfth centuries. The castle's physical remains survive as prominent earthen features, though structural elements have not survived. The site's historical significance lies in its representation of early Norman settlement and military organisation in the Yorkshire region following the conquest of 1066.
Baynard Castle is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1019823. View the official record →
Baynard Castle is a medieval motte-and-bailey castle located in Yorkshire, England. 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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