Castle Hill

England
List entry 1007127
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Castle Hill is a motte-and-bailey castle located in Lancashire, England, dating to the Norman period following the conquest of 1066. The site comprises a substantial earthwork consisting of a raised mound with an associated bailey, representing a typical early Norman fortification of the eleventh or twelfth century. The castle's strategic positioning reflects the Norman colonisation of northern England and the establishment of defensive strongholds across the region during this transformative period. Though now surviving only as earthworks, Castle Hill remains an important archaeological monument testament to the Norman settlement and military organisation of medieval Lancashire.

Castle Hill is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1007127. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Castle Hill?

Castle Hill is a motte-and-bailey castle located in Lancashire, England, dating to the Norman period following the conquest of 1066. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1007127.

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 1007127.

What other scheduled monuments are near Castle Hill?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Romano-British enclosed hut circle settlement 660m south east of Holme Bank (4.7 km), Dalton Castle (4.9 km), Concentric stone circle on Birkrigg Common (5.1 km).

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