Scheduled MonumentsEnglandCastle Tower: a motte and bailey castle 100m north of Hill House

Castle Tower: a motte and bailey castle 100m north of Hill House

England
List entry 1009534
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Castle Tower is a motte and bailey castle located approximately 100 metres north of Hill House in Buckinghamshire, England. The monument comprises an earthwork fortification typical of Norman military architecture, consisting of a raised mound with associated bailey enclosure. The site dates to the medieval period, consistent with the widespread construction of motte and bailey castles across England following the Norman Conquest of 1066. As a scheduled ancient monument listed under NHLE reference 1009534, Castle Tower represents an important example of early medieval defensive settlement in the region.

Castle Tower: a motte and bailey castle 100m north of Hill House is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1009534. View the official record →

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What is Castle Tower: a motte and bailey castle 100m north of Hill House?

Castle Tower is a motte and bailey castle located approximately 100 metres north of Hill House in Buckinghamshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1009534.

Who is responsible for protecting Castle Tower: a motte and bailey castle 100m north of Hill House?

Castle Tower: a motte and bailey castle 100m north of Hill House 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 1009534.

What other scheduled monuments are near Castle Tower: a motte and bailey castle 100m north of Hill House?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including The Castle, a moated site at Oaken Corner in Wendover Woods (2 km), Moated site and enclosures at Redding Wick (2.6 km), Moated site in Chalkdell Wood, 100m north west of Frith Hill House (3.1 km).

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