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 castle situated approximately 250 metres east of Hanby Hall Farm in Lincolnshire, England. The monument comprises an earthwork motte, typical of Norman fortifications constructed in the eleventh and twelfth centuries following the conquest of 1066. The castle represents the strategic military architecture employed by Norman lords to control and defend their newly acquired English territories during the early medieval period.

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 castle situated approximately 250 metres east of Hanby Hall Farm in Lincolnshire, England. 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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