Scheduled MonumentsEnglandCastle Hills

Castle Hills

England
List entry 1006063
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Castle Hills is a motte-and-bailey castle located in Suffolk, England, dating to the Norman period following the Conquest of 1066. The monument comprises a substantial earthwork consisting of a mound with an associated bailey, typical of early Norman defensive architecture constructed in timber rather than stone. The site represents an important example of the rapid fortification of the English landscape undertaken by Norman lords in the decades after 1066, serving both military and administrative functions within the feudal settlement of conquered territory. Castle Hills survives as a scheduled ancient monument, preserving evidence of Norman military engineering and the establishment of aristocratic power in medieval East Anglia.

Castle Hills is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1006063. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Castle Hills?

Castle Hills is a motte-and-bailey castle located in Suffolk, England, dating to the Norman period following the Conquest of 1066. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1006063.

Who is responsible for protecting Castle Hills?

Castle Hills 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 1006063.

What other scheduled monuments are near Castle Hills?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Moated site of Flixton Priory (3.8 km), Boys Hall moated site, 410m north west of The Grange (4.3 km), Moated site at Brook House (5.3 km).

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