Castle Hill

England
List entry 1003267
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Castle Hill is a scheduled ancient monument located near Almondbury in West Yorkshire, England. The site comprises the earthwork remains of a substantial motte-and-bailey castle, dating to the Norman period, likely established in the eleventh or twelfth century. The monument consists of a prominent mound with associated defensive ditches and banks that once supported timber or stone fortifications, representing a significant example of early medieval castle architecture in Yorkshire. The site's elevated position provided strategic control over the surrounding landscape and demonstrates the Norman establishment of feudal power structures in the region following the Conquest.

Castle Hill is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1003267. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Castle Hill?

Castle Hill is a scheduled ancient monument located near Almondbury in West Yorkshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1003267.

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 1003267.

What other scheduled monuments are near Castle Hill?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Round Hill castle mound and bailey (3.9 km), Whorlton Castle: a motte and bailey and tower house with associated garden, earthworks, ponds, park pale, field system, deserted village and church (8.1 km), Promontory fort on Live Moor (9.7 km).

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