Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMoot Hill motte and bailey castle, and site of a medieval moated manor

Moot Hill motte and bailey castle, and site of a medieval moated manor

England
List entry 1015612
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Moot Hill is a motte and bailey castle and site of a medieval moated manor located in Yorkshire, England. The motte and bailey earthworks represent a form of fortification typical of the Norman period following the conquest of 1066, consisting of an artificial mound with an associated bailey or defensive enclosure. The site also preserves evidence of later medieval occupation in the form of moated earthworks, indicating its continued use and adaptation through subsequent centuries. The combination of Norman-period military engineering and later domestic settlement makes Moot Hill significant for understanding the evolution of fortified residences in medieval Yorkshire.

Moot Hill motte and bailey castle, and site of a medieval moated manor is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1015612. View the official record →

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What is Moot Hill motte and bailey castle, and site of a medieval moated manor?

Moot Hill is a motte and bailey castle and site of a medieval moated manor located in Yorkshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1015612.

Who is responsible for protecting Moot Hill motte and bailey castle, and site of a medieval moated manor?

Moot Hill motte and bailey castle, and site of a medieval moated manor 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 1015612.

What other scheduled monuments are near Moot Hill motte and bailey castle, and site of a medieval moated manor?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow west of Driffield Beck, 220m south west of King's Mill (1.4 km), Eastern bowl barrow of a pair, 350m south east of Springwell Farm (2.4 km), Western bowl barrow of a pair, 310m SSE of Springwell Farm (2.5 km).

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