Scheduled MonumentsEnglandCastle Hill ringwork

Castle Hill ringwork

England
List entry 1020436
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Castle Hill ringwork is a Norman fortification located in Lincolnshire, England, comprising an earthwork defence system typical of early medieval castle architecture. The site consists of a raised circular or oval mound surrounded by a ditch, representing a common form of castle construction employed in the 11th and 12th centuries following the Norman Conquest. Such ringworks functioned as defensive strongholds for local lords and served administrative purposes within the feudal hierarchy of medieval England. The earthwork survives as a scheduled monument and provides archaeological evidence of Norman settlement patterns and military organisation in the East Midlands region.

Castle Hill ringwork is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1020436. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Castle Hill ringwork?

Castle Hill ringwork is a Norman fortification located in Lincolnshire, England, comprising an earthwork defence system typical of early medieval castle architecture. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1020436.

Who is responsible for protecting Castle Hill ringwork?

Castle Hill ringwork 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 1020436.

What other scheduled monuments are near Castle Hill ringwork?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Wellingore village cross (2.9 km), Remains of preceptory church, Temple Bruer (4.1 km), Fulbeck village cross (4.4 km).

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