Scheduled MonumentsEnglandCropton Hall Garth: a motte and bailey castle including later medieval manor house, a medieval trackway and a pond

Cropton Hall Garth: a motte and bailey castle including later medieval manor house, a medieval trackway and a pond

England
List entry 1011624
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Cropton Hall Garth is a motte and bailey castle of Norman origin located in Yorkshire, England. The site comprises an earthwork mound with associated bailey, representing a typical early medieval fortified residence of the eleventh or twelfth century. Later medieval occupation is evidenced by the remains of a manor house constructed within or adjacent to the original castle earthworks, reflecting the transition from military stronghold to domestic settlement. The monument also incorporates associated medieval features including a trackway and pond, which formed part of the wider manorial landscape and demonstrate the sustained use and development of the site through the medieval period.

Cropton Hall Garth: a motte and bailey castle including later medieval manor house, a medieval trackway and a pond is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1011624. View the official record →

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What is Cropton Hall Garth: a motte and bailey castle including later medieval manor house, a medieval trackway and a pond?

Cropton Hall Garth is a motte and bailey castle of Norman origin located in Yorkshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1011624.

Who is responsible for protecting Cropton Hall Garth: a motte and bailey castle including later medieval manor house, a medieval trackway and a pond?

Cropton Hall Garth: a motte and bailey castle including later medieval manor house, a medieval trackway and a pond 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 1011624.

What other scheduled monuments are near Cropton Hall Garth: a motte and bailey castle including later medieval manor house, a medieval trackway and a pond?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Nutholm cross dyke, 100m south of Appleton Mill Farm (1.8 km), High Cross wayside cross on Kirkgate Lane, north of Appleton-le-Moors (2.3 km), Low Cross, a reused standing stone on Kirkgate Lane in Appleton-le-Moors (2.3 km).

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