Scheduled MonumentsEnglandCastle Hill motte and bailey, Halton

Castle Hill motte and bailey, Halton

England
List entry 1012440
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Castle Hill motte and bailey, Halton, is a Norman fortified earthwork located in Lancashire, England. The monument comprises a substantial motte or artificial mound with an associated bailey, representing the typical defensive arrangement of the early Norman period following the conquest of 1066. The site demonstrates the military and administrative control established by Norman lords across northern England during the eleventh and twelfth centuries. Such motte and bailey castles served as centres of local power before the development of more substantial stone fortifications in later medieval periods.

Castle Hill motte and bailey, Halton is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1012440. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Castle Hill motte and bailey, Halton?

Castle Hill motte and bailey, Halton, is a Norman fortified earthwork located in Lancashire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1012440.

Who is responsible for protecting Castle Hill motte and bailey, Halton?

Castle Hill motte and bailey, Halton 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 1012440.

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

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including High cross in St Wilfrid's churchyard, Halton (0.1 km), Skerton Bridge (3.2 km), Askew Heights univallate prehistoric defended enclosure and hollow way (3.7 km).

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