Scheduled MonumentsEnglandCastle Hill: a motte castle 250m east of Hanby Hall Farm

Castle Hill: a motte castle 250m east of Hanby Hall Farm

England
List entry 1019173
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Castle Hill is a motte and bailey castle situated approximately 250 metres east of Hanby Hall Farm in Lincolnshire. The monument consists of a substantial motte, a raised earthwork typical of Norman fortifications, with associated bailey defences characteristic of the 11th and 12th century period. Such castles were common throughout England following the Norman Conquest, serving as centres of local lordship and military control. The site survives as an earthwork monument and is recorded on the National Heritage List for England under entry 1019173.

Castle Hill: a motte castle 250m east of Hanby Hall Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1019173. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Castle Hill: a motte castle 250m east of Hanby Hall Farm?

Castle Hill is a motte and bailey castle situated approximately 250 metres east of Hanby Hall Farm in Lincolnshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1019173.

Who is responsible for protecting Castle Hill: a motte castle 250m east of Hanby Hall Farm?

Castle Hill: a motte castle 250m east of Hanby Hall Farm 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 1019173.

What other scheduled monuments are near Castle Hill: a motte castle 250m east of Hanby Hall Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Manor Farm moated site (3 km), Neolithic long barrow and Iron Age enclosure north of Grebby Hall (3.9 km), Bratoft Hall moated site, 550m north of Manor Farm (4.4 km).

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