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Castle Hill motte is a Norman motte-and-bailey earthwork located in Suffolk, England, dating to the late eleventh or twelfth century. The monument consists of a substantial mound typical of early Norman fortifications, constructed following the Norman Conquest as part of the defensive and administrative network imposed across England. The site represents an important example of the rapid military colonisation of the English landscape by Norman lords during this period. Such mottes served dual purposes as both military strongholds and symbols of feudal authority, though Castle Hill appears not to have developed into a significant stone-built castle in the manner of larger centres.
Castle Hill motte is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1006012. View the official record →
Castle Hill motte is a Norman motte-and-bailey earthwork located in Suffolk, England, dating to the late eleventh or twelfth century. 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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