Scheduled MonumentsEnglandCastle Hills ringwork and bailey

Castle Hills ringwork and bailey

England
List entry 1019977
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Castle Hills ringwork and bailey is a Norman fortification located in Lincolnshire, England. The monument comprises the characteristic earthwork defences of the late eleventh or twelfth century, consisting of a ringwork with an associated bailey, which represents a common form of early Norman military architecture in England following the Conquest. The site demonstrates the typical layout of such fortifications, with its raised defensive banks and ditches arranged to command the surrounding landscape. Such ringworks and baileys were often constructed rapidly as centres of manorial or administrative authority during the period of Norman settlement and consolidation in England.

Castle Hills ringwork and bailey is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1019977. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Castle Hills ringwork and bailey?

Castle Hills ringwork and bailey is a Norman fortification located in Lincolnshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1019977.

Who is responsible for protecting Castle Hills ringwork and bailey?

Castle Hills ringwork and bailey 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 1019977.

What other scheduled monuments are near Castle Hills ringwork and bailey?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Roman villa, Haceby (3.1 km), Buried remains of medieval church and churchyard at Dembleby House Farm (3.6 km), Site of Cistercian grange (3.8 km).

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