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Castle Hills motte and bailey castle is a Norman fortification situated in Mexborough, South Yorkshire. The site comprises a substantial motte, or artificial mound, with an adjoining bailey, or defended enclosure, typical of the earthwork fortifications established in northern England during the late eleventh and twelfth centuries following the Norman Conquest. The earthworks remain prominently visible and represent an important example of early Norman military architecture in the region, demonstrating the strategic importance of the locality during the medieval period. The castle reflects the pattern of Norman settlement and territorial control in South Yorkshire during the early medieval period.
Castle Hills motte and bailey castle, Mexborough is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1013650. View the official record →
Castle Hills motte and bailey castle is a Norman fortification situated in Mexborough, South Yorkshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1013650.
Castle Hills motte and bailey castle, Mexborough 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 1013650.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Roman Ridge: section 520yds (480m) E of Dyson's Cottage to Long Plantation (4.3 km), Conisbrough Parks Romano-British Villa (4.4 km), Roman Ridge: section 140yds (130m) long in Dyson's Plantation (4.7 km).
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