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Castle Hill motte and bailey castle is a Norman fortification located in Huntingdonshire, England, dating to the early post-Conquest period following 1066. The monument consists of a substantial mound, or motte, accompanied by one or more baileys, representing the characteristic defensive earthwork form favoured by Norman settlers establishing control across England. The site's elevated position and earthwork construction reflect the rapid military consolidation undertaken by the Norman aristocracy in the decades immediately following the conquest. Though now reduced to earthwork remains, Castle Hill represents an important example of early Norman fortification strategy in the East Midlands region.
Castle Hill motte and bailey castle is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1015198. View the official record →
Castle Hill motte and bailey castle is a Norman fortification located in Huntingdonshire, England, dating to the early post-Conquest period following 1066. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1015198.
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 1015198.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Monk's Hole barrow, 630m NNE of Monk's Wood Farm (3.5 km), Duck Decoy site in Hermitage Wood (5.1 km), Moated site at Coppingford (5.3 km).
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