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Castle Hill motte, Dolphinholme is a motte-and-bailey castle situated in Lancashire. The monument consists of a substantial earthen mound characteristic of early Norman fortifications, dating to the medieval period, likely the 11th or 12th century. Such mottes served as defensive strongholds and administrative centres for Norman lords establishing control over newly conquered territories. The site represents an important example of early medieval military architecture in the North West of England, reflecting the period of Norman expansion and settlement following 1066.
Castle Hill motte, Dolphinholme is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1010794. View the official record →
Castle Hill motte, Dolphinholme is a motte-and-bailey castle situated in Lancashire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1010794.
Castle Hill motte, Dolphinholme 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 1010794.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Remains of the gas plant, chimney, wheel pit and mill race of Dolphinholme Worsted Mill (0.3 km), Roman kilns 25yds (20m) NE of Fairyhill Cottage (5.7 km), Greenhalgh Castle, cultivation terraces south east of the castle, and site of Greenhalgh manor house (8.8 km).
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