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Castle Hill medieval ringwork, Hunworth is a earthwork fortification of twelfth-century date located in Norfolk. The site comprises a circular or oval defensive enclosure formed by a substantial bank and ditch, characteristic of the ringwork form of castle which was common in England during the Norman period. Such works typically functioned as local military strongholds and administrative centres for their lords. The earthwork survives as a landscape feature and represents an important example of early medieval fortification in Norfolk, preserving evidence of the military organisation and territorial control exercised during the High Middle Ages.
Castle Hill medieval ringwork, Hunworth is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1017672. View the official record →
Castle Hill medieval ringwork, Hunworth is a earthwork fortification of twelfth-century date located in Norfolk. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1017672.
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.
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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