Scheduled MonumentsEnglandCastle Hill fortified house

Castle Hill fortified house

England
List entry 1021268
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Castle Hill fortified house is a medieval fortified residence located in Yorkshire, England. The structure dates from the medieval period and represents the type of defensive domestic architecture characteristic of northern England during the late medieval centuries. The fortified house combines residential and defensive features typical of properties built by gentry or minor nobility who required protection during periods of regional instability. Its survival as a designated heritage monument reflects the significance of such buildings in understanding the social hierarchy and defensive priorities of medieval Yorkshire communities.

Castle Hill fortified house is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1021268. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Castle Hill fortified house?

Castle Hill fortified house is a medieval fortified residence located in Yorkshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1021268.

Who is responsible for protecting Castle Hill fortified house?

Castle Hill fortified house 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 1021268.

What other scheduled monuments are near Castle Hill fortified house?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Heslerton Brow barrow group: a bowl barrow 230m north-east of Wold Barn (7.5 km), Three round barrows S of Prodham's Wold Farm (7.6 km), Heslerton Brow barrow group: a bowl barrow 250m north-west of Wold Barn (7.7 km).

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