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Castle Hill motte is a Norman motte-and-bailey castle located in Staffordshire, England. The monument consists of a substantial earthen mound typical of eleventh-century fortification, constructed in the period following the Norman Conquest when such defensive structures were rapidly established across England to consolidate Norman authority. The site demonstrates the characteristic features of early medieval military architecture, with its elevated mound designed to support a wooden or stone palisade and central tower commanding the surrounding landscape. Castle Hill represents an important example of the widespread castle-building programme undertaken by Norman lords during the late eleventh and early twelfth centuries.
Castle Hill motte is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1011071. View the official record →
Castle Hill motte is a Norman motte-and-bailey castle located in Staffordshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1011071.
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 1011071.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Springwood blast furnace (2.4 km), Heighley Castle (5 km), Motte and bailey castle 100m and 200m south of St Mary's School (6.7 km).
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