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Castle Howe is a motte and bailey castle located in Westmorland, England, representing a form of fortification typical of the Norman period following the Conquest of 1066. The monument consists of a substantial earthen mound, or motte, accompanied by an adjoining bailey, constructed to dominate the local landscape and serve defensive purposes. The site reflects the strategic importance of Westmorland during the early medieval period, when such castles functioned as centres of authority and military control. Though now reduced to earthwork remains, Castle Howe preserves important archaeological evidence of Norman settlement and fortification practices in the north of England.
Castle Howe motte and bailey castle is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1007130. View the official record →
Castle Howe is a motte and bailey castle located in Westmorland, England, representing a form of fortification typical of the Norman period following the Conquest of 1066. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1007130.
Castle Howe motte and bailey castle 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 1007130.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Ring cairn 120m north-west of Raisgill Hall (2.3 km), Gaisgill packhorse bridge (2.8 km), Low Borrowbridge Roman fort (4 km).
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