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Castle Hill ringwork west of St James's Church is a Norman earthwork fortification situated near Northampton. The monument consists of a substantial circular or oval defensive bank and ditch arrangement typical of early Norman ringwork castles, representing the motte-and-bailey tradition of eleventh and twelfth century military architecture. The site demonstrates the widespread adoption of simple but effective fortified enclosures by Norman lords across the English Midlands during the early post-Conquest period. Its proximity to St James's Church indicates the close relationship between ecclesiastical and military centres in the medieval settlement hierarchy of Northamptonshire.
Castle Hill ringwork west of St James's Church is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1010111. View the official record →
Castle Hill ringwork west of St James's Church is a Norman earthwork fortification situated near Northampton. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1010111.
Castle Hill ringwork west of St James's Church 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 1010111.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Site of medieval village of Stutchbury (1.8 km), Sulgrave bowl barrow (1.9 km), Lower Thorpe bowl barrow (1.9 km).
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