Scheduled MonumentsEnglandHuntingdon Castle (Castle Hills): a motte and bailey castle and Civil War fieldwork

Huntingdon Castle (Castle Hills): a motte and bailey castle and Civil War fieldwork

England
List entry 1011712
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Huntingdon Castle, also known as Castle Hills, is a motte and bailey castle located in Huntingdonshire, England. The earthwork comprises a substantial mound with associated bailey defences, representing a typical Norman fortification of the eleventh or twelfth century. During the English Civil War, the site was refortified and utilised as a military fieldwork, demonstrating its strategic importance to both medieval and early modern commanders. The surviving earthworks preserve the principal topographical features of both periods of occupation.

Huntingdon Castle (Castle Hills): a motte and bailey castle and Civil War fieldwork is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1011712. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Huntingdon Castle (Castle Hills): a motte and bailey castle and Civil War fieldwork?

Huntingdon Castle, also known as Castle Hills, is a motte and bailey castle located in Huntingdonshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1011712.

Who is responsible for protecting Huntingdon Castle (Castle Hills): a motte and bailey castle and Civil War fieldwork?

Huntingdon Castle (Castle Hills): a motte and bailey castle and Civil War fieldwork 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 1011712.

What other scheduled monuments are near Huntingdon Castle (Castle Hills): a motte and bailey castle and Civil War fieldwork?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Huntingdon Bridge (0.2 km), Earthwork on Mill Common (0.7 km), Moated site 170m east of St Mary's Church (1 km).

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