Scheduled MonumentsEnglandCastle Hill motte and bailey castle

Castle Hill motte and bailey castle

England
List entry 1012774
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Castle Hill is a motte and bailey castle located in Yorkshire, England. The monument consists of a substantial mound with an associated bailey, representing a typical Norman fortification of the eleventh or twelfth century. Such earthwork castles were among the earliest form of castle construction introduced to England following the Norman Conquest, serving both defensive and administrative functions for the Norman nobility. The site remains an important archaeological record of early medieval military architecture and settlement patterns in northern England.

Castle Hill motte and bailey castle is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1012774. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Castle Hill motte and bailey castle?

Castle Hill is a motte and bailey castle located in Yorkshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1012774.

Who is responsible for protecting Castle Hill motte and bailey castle?

Castle Hill motte and bailey castle 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 1012774.

What other scheduled monuments are near Castle Hill motte and bailey castle?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Dalton Parlours Roman villa and Iron Age settlement (3.9 km), Harewood Castle (4.9 km), Carved rock known as the Grey Stone in Grey Stone Pasture, Harewood Park, 370m south east of New Bridge (5.1 km).

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