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Castle Hills Wood ringwork and baileys is a motte and bailey castle situated in Lincolnshire, comprising earthwork remains that date to the Norman period, likely the eleventh or twelfth century. The monument consists of a ringwork with associated baileys, representing a significant form of early Norman fortification designed for territorial control and defence. The earthwork banks and ditches that form the castle's structure remain visible within the woodland setting, preserving evidence of medieval military architecture in its landscape context. As a scheduled ancient monument, Castle Hills Wood represents an important example of early post-Conquest fortification in the East Midlands region.
Castle Hills Wood ringwork and baileys is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1016970. View the official record →
Castle Hills Wood ringwork and baileys is a motte and bailey castle situated in Lincolnshire, comprising earthwork remains that date to the Norman period, likely the eleventh or twelfth century. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1016970.
Castle Hills Wood ringwork and baileys 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 1016970.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Dog Island moat near Gainsborough (2 km), Standing cross on Walkeringham village green (4.8 km), Cross in St Martin's churchyard (4.8 km).
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