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Money Hill motte and bailey castle is a Norman fortification located in Yorkshire, England, dating to the late eleventh or twelfth century. The site comprises a motte, or artificial mound, surrounded by a bailey, or defended enclosure, typical of early Norman castles constructed in the period following the conquest of 1066. The earthwork remains represent an important example of the rapid fortification programme undertaken by Norman lords across northern England during the establishment of their authority. The monument is recorded on the National Heritage List for England under entry number 1021138.
Money Hill motte and bailey castle is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1021138. View the official record →
Money Hill motte and bailey castle is a Norman fortification located in Yorkshire, England, dating to the late eleventh or twelfth century. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1021138.
Money 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 1021138.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Henge monument 850 m south-south-west of Sinderby (2.7 km), Round barrow 250m north east of Comer Lodge (3.1 km), Middleton Quernhow Hall (5.6 km).
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