Scheduled MonumentsEnglandCastle Hill medieval ringwork, Hunworth

Castle Hill medieval ringwork, Hunworth

England
List entry 1017672
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Castle Hill medieval ringwork, Hunworth is a twelfth-century defensive earthwork located in Norfolk. The site consists of a substantial circular or oval bank and ditch arrangement typical of ringwork fortifications, which represent a common form of modest lordly stronghold in medieval England. Such earthworks served primarily as administrative and defensive centres for local landholders during the Norman period and later medieval centuries. The monument survives as a prominent topographical feature in the Norfolk landscape, preserving evidence of medieval settlement hierarchy and military organisation in the region.

Castle Hill medieval ringwork, Hunworth is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1017672. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Castle Hill medieval ringwork, Hunworth?

Castle Hill medieval ringwork, Hunworth is a twelfth-century defensive earthwork located in Norfolk. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1017672.

Who is responsible for protecting Castle Hill medieval ringwork, Hunworth?

Castle Hill medieval ringwork, Hunworth 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 1017672.

What other scheduled monuments are near Castle Hill medieval ringwork, Hunworth?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Habitation site on Edgefield Heath (1.3 km), Sharrington village cross (4.3 km), Baconsthorpe Castle moated site with fortified house, gatehouse, courtyards and formal gardens (5.7 km).

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