Castle Hill

England
List entry 1001885
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Castle Hill is a motte-and-bailey castle located in Hampshire, England. The site consists of an earthwork fortification typical of Norman military architecture, with a raised mound (motte) and adjacent defended enclosure (bailey). The monument dates to the Norman period, likely established in the eleventh or twelfth century following the Norman Conquest of 1066. Castle Hill represents the type of rapidly constructed defensive stronghold that Norman lords erected across England to consolidate their control of newly conquered territories.

Castle Hill is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1001885. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Castle Hill?

Castle Hill is a motte-and-bailey castle located in Hampshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1001885.

Who is responsible for protecting Castle Hill?

Castle Hill 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 1001885.

What other scheduled monuments are near Castle Hill?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Netley Castle (9.2 km), Bowl barrow 740m west of Foxhill Farm. Part of Foxhill round barrow cemetery (9.6 km), Bowl barrow 700m west of Foxhill Farm. Part of Foxhill round barrow cemetery (9.6 km).

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