Castle Hill

England
List entry 1003571
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Castle Hill is a motte-and-bailey castle situated in Lincolnshire, dating to the Norman period following the conquest of 1066. The monument consists of an earthen mound, typical of early Norman fortifications, which would have originally supported a wooden or stone structure serving defensive and administrative purposes. The site represents the material expression of Norman settlement and lordly authority in the East Midlands during the eleventh and twelfth centuries. Castle Hill survives as an important archaeological record of early medieval fortification practices in the region.

Castle Hill is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1003571. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Castle Hill?

Castle Hill is a motte-and-bailey castle situated in Lincolnshire, dating to the Norman period following the conquest of 1066. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1003571.

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 1003571.

What other scheduled monuments are near Castle Hill?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Gelston village cross (1.6 km), Pump and milestone (2.5 km), Churchyard cross, St Vincent's churchyard (2.6 km).

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