Scheduled MonumentsEnglandCastle Hills motte and bailey castle, Langthwaite, Adwick le Street

Castle Hills motte and bailey castle, Langthwaite, Adwick le Street

England
List entry 1013654
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Castle Hills motte and bailey castle is a Norman fortification located at Langthwaite, Adwick le Street in South Yorkshire. The site comprises a motte, or raised earthwork mound, with an associated bailey or defended enclosure, representing a typical form of castle construction employed by Norman lords following the conquest of England in the eleventh century. The monument survives as an earthwork and forms part of the archaeological record of Norman settlement and military organisation in the region. The castle represents an important example of early medieval defensive architecture in Yorkshire.

Castle Hills motte and bailey castle, Langthwaite, Adwick le Street is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1013654. View the official record →

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What is Castle Hills motte and bailey castle, Langthwaite, Adwick le Street?

Castle Hills motte and bailey castle is a Norman fortification located at Langthwaite, Adwick le Street in South Yorkshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1013654.

Who is responsible for protecting Castle Hills motte and bailey castle, Langthwaite, Adwick le Street?

Castle Hills motte and bailey castle, Langthwaite, Adwick le Street 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 1013654.

What other scheduled monuments are near Castle Hills motte and bailey castle, Langthwaite, Adwick le Street?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Moat Hills moated site, Bentley (2.2 km), Medieval settlement 170m north east of Cusworth Hall (2.7 km), Cusworth Motte Castle (3.5 km).

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