Scheduled MonumentsEnglandHeighley Castle

Heighley Castle

England
List entry 1011070
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Heighley Castle is a motte-and-bailey fortification located in Staffordshire, dating to the Norman period following the Conquest of 1066. The monument consists of an earthen mound with an associated bailey, representing a common form of early medieval defensive structure. The castle lies within the designated heritage landscape of the area and survives as an archaeological monument, preserving evidence of Norman settlement patterns and territorial control in the region. Its earthworks remain substantially visible despite the passage of centuries, contributing to the archaeological record of Norman England.

Heighley Castle is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1011070. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Heighley Castle?

Heighley Castle is a motte-and-bailey fortification located in Staffordshire, dating to the Norman period following the Conquest of 1066. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1011070.

Who is responsible for protecting Heighley Castle?

Heighley 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 1011070.

What other scheduled monuments are near Heighley Castle?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Site of Old Madeley Manor: a moated site with late 16th century house, gardens and a watermill (4.5 km), Castle Hill motte (5 km), Lea Head moated site (5.1 km).

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