Castle Hill

England
List entry 1003475
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Castle Hill is a motte-and-bailey castle situated in Nottinghamshire, England. The monument consists of a substantial earthen mound with associated bailey defences, typical of Norman fortifications constructed in the decades following the Norman Conquest of 1066. The site represents an important example of early medieval military architecture and settlement hierarchy in the East Midlands region. Like many such castles, it may have served administrative and defensive functions for the local Norman lords during the eleventh and twelfth centuries.

Castle Hill is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1003475. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Castle Hill?

Castle Hill is a motte-and-bailey castle situated in Nottinghamshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1003475.

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 1003475.

What other scheduled monuments are near Castle Hill?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Henge 120m south of Lodge Farm (4.6 km), Motte and bailey castle adjacent to River Trent (5.6 km), Medieval settlement and remains of open fields immediately west of East Stoke village (5.7 km).

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