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Castle Hill motte is a substantial earthwork fortification located in Suffolk, England, consisting of a prominent mound characteristic of motte-and-bailey castle construction. The monument dates to the Norman period, likely constructed in the eleventh or twelfth century following the Norman Conquest of 1066, when such fortifications were erected across England to consolidate Norman control. The motte itself forms an imposing artificial mound that would originally have supported a timber or stone keep, with associated defensive ditches and banks visible in the surrounding landscape. The site represents an important example of early Norman military architecture in East Anglia and demonstrates the strategic importance of the locality during the period of Norman settlement and administration.
Castle Hill motte is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1006012. View the official record →
Castle Hill motte is a substantial earthwork fortification located in Suffolk, England, consisting of a prominent mound characteristic of motte-and-bailey castle construction. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1006012.
Castle Hill motte 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 1006012.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cross in grounds of Ashfield House (1 km), Moated site in Round Grove (2.7 km), Lady's Well (holy well and moat) (5 km).
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