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Lowe Hill motte and bailey castle is a medieval fortification located in Yorkshire, England. The monument consists of an earthwork mound characteristic of Norman military architecture, typical of castles constructed in the eleventh and twelfth centuries following the Norman Conquest. The site demonstrates the strategic importance of defensive positions across northern England during the early medieval period. Like many motte and bailey castles, Lowe Hill would have served administrative and military functions for the local Norman lords who controlled the surrounding territory.
Lowe Hill motte and bailey castle is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1010054. View the official record →
Lowe Hill motte and bailey castle is a medieval fortification located in Yorkshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1010054.
Lowe 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 1010054.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Wakefield Bridge (1.2 km), Sandal Castle: motte and bailey castle and shell keep castle (1.9 km), Facade of Bridge Chapel in grounds of Kettlethorpe Hall (3.3 km).
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