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Hartley Castle is a medieval fortified tower and associated earthworks located in Westmorland, England. The castle consists of a stone tower with surrounding defensive works, dating from the medieval period when such structures served as residences and defensive strongholds for local landholding families. The earthworks visible around the site reflect the castle's strategic importance and the modifications made to its defences over time. The monument survives as a testament to medieval settlement patterns and fortification practices in the northern English borderlands.
Hartley Castle and associated earthworks is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1021183. View the official record →
Hartley Castle is a medieval fortified tower and associated earthworks located in Westmorland, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1021183.
Hartley Castle and associated earthworks 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 1021183.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Round barrow 1/4 mile (400m) N of Wharton Hall (2.1 km), Lynchets WNW of Wharton Hall (2.4 km), Wharton Hall, gatehouse, banqueting hall and kitchen (2.4 km).
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