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Moat Hill is a motte and bailey castle situated in Lancashire, England, with origins in the Norman period following the conquest of 1066. The site comprises a substantial motte crowned by a bailey enclosure, representing a typical example of early Norman fortification in the region. Archaeological and morphological evidence indicates the castle was constructed in the eleventh or twelfth century, serving as a defended residence and administrative centre for its Norman lord. The earthwork remains visible today, preserving the characteristic topography of this important class of medieval military architecture that dominated the English landscape during the early post-Conquest period.
Moat Hill, motte and bailey castle and earlier ringwork is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1013819. View the official record →
Moat Hill is a motte and bailey castle situated in Lancashire, England, with origins in the Norman period following the conquest of 1066. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1013819.
Moat Hill, motte and bailey castle and earlier ringwork 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 1013819.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Moat Farm moated site (0.2 km), Lime kiln and associated lime shed 680m south east of Scales Green Farm (2 km), Lime kiln 320m south east of Scales Green Farm (2.2 km).
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