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Harlsey Castle is a medieval fortified enclosure located in North Yorkshire. The site comprises the earthwork remains of a castle, with evidence of a motte or raised platform and surrounding defensive works typical of Norman period fortifications. The castle dates to the medieval period, likely established in the post-Conquest era when such fortified residences were common amongst the Norman nobility in northern England. The surviving earthworks represent a significant archaeological record of medieval settlement and defensive architecture in the Yorkshire landscape, though the site has not been subject to extensive modern excavation that would provide detailed information regarding its precise construction date and phases of occupation.
Harlsey Castle is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1004183. View the official record →
Harlsey Castle is a medieval fortified enclosure located in North Yorkshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1004183.
Harlsey 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 1004183.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Round barrow on Rabbit Hill, 120m north of High Park House (1.2 km), Winton medieval settlement including fishponds and field system immediately south of Winton House (1.7 km), Sigston Castle: an enclosure castle 400m north of Kirby Sigston church (2.9 km).
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