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Castle Hill motte and bailey castle, High Bradfield is a Norman fortification situated in the parish of High Bradfield in South Yorkshire. The monument comprises a substantial motte surmounted by a keep platform, accompanied by an adjacent bailey, representing a typical example of early Norman defensive architecture dating to the twelfth century. The earthwork survives as a prominent topographical feature within the local landscape, demonstrating the strategic importance of the site during the early medieval period. The castle exemplifies the widespread adoption of motte and bailey fortification across northern England following the Norman conquest, serving as a centre of local lordship and territorial control in the High Peak region.
Castle Hill motte and bailey castle, High Bradfield is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1017612. View the official record →
Castle Hill motte and bailey castle, High Bradfield is a Norman fortification situated in the parish of High Bradfield in South Yorkshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1017612.
Castle Hill motte and bailey castle, High Bradfield 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 1017612.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cairnfield 970m north west of Green's House (9 km), Prehistoric standing stone 1,030m south west of triangulation point on High Neb (9.1 km), Sheepwash Bank and Dennis Knoll prehistoric settlement and field system (9.2 km).
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