Scheduled MonumentsEnglandKing's Hill motte and bailey castle

King's Hill motte and bailey castle

England
List entry 1018398
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England
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Overview

History & significance

King's Hill is a motte and bailey castle situated in Lincolnshire, England. The site consists of an earthwork mound typical of Norman fortifications constructed in the eleventh and twelfth centuries, representing the common defensive architecture of the post-Conquest period. Like other examples of this castle form, King's Hill would have comprised a raised mound with an associated bailey, or defended enclosure, which served as a stronghold for local lordship during the medieval period. The monument survives as an archaeological earthwork and remains a significant record of Norman settlement and military organisation in the East Midlands.

King's Hill motte and bailey castle is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1018398. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is King's Hill motte and bailey castle?

King's Hill is a motte and bailey castle situated in Lincolnshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1018398.

Who is responsible for protecting King's Hill motte and bailey castle?

King's Hill motte and bailey 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 1018398.

What other scheduled monuments are near King's Hill motte and bailey castle?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Medieval dylings and flood defence bank at Gold Fen Dike Bank, immediately south west of Ash Cottage (2.5 km), Abbey Hills moated site (4.1 km), Churchyard cross, All Saints churchyard (5.2 km).

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