Scheduled MonumentsEnglandFlamborough Castle: a fortified manor house

Flamborough Castle: a fortified manor house

England
List entry 1014896
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Flamborough Castle is a fortified manor house situated at Flamborough in the East Riding of Yorkshire. The monument dates from the twelfth century and represents the defensive domestic architecture characteristic of the Norman period in northern England. The castle comprises earthwork remains that reflect its original fortified layout, though substantial structural elements have been lost to time. As a scheduled ancient monument, Flamborough Castle preserves important evidence of medieval settlement patterns and the militarisation of domestic space during the early medieval period.

Flamborough Castle: a fortified manor house is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1014896. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Flamborough Castle: a fortified manor house?

Flamborough Castle is a fortified manor house situated at Flamborough in the East Riding of Yorkshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1014896.

Who is responsible for protecting Flamborough Castle: a fortified manor house?

Flamborough Castle: a fortified manor 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 1014896.

What other scheduled monuments are near Flamborough Castle: a fortified manor house?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Section of the Danes' Dyke between the B1255 and B1229 roads (1.3 km), Section of Danes' Dyke between the Cliff Plantation and the B1255 (1.3 km), Section of Danes' Dyke from the B1229 north to Wold Farm field boundary (1.9 km).

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