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Motte and bailey castle on Castle Hill is a Norman fortification located in Derbyshire, England, representing the characteristic earthwork defence architecture of the eleventh and twelfth centuries. The monument comprises a substantial motte, or artificial mound, accompanied by an adjacent bailey, or defended enclosure, typical of the rapid fortification strategy employed by Norman lords following their establishment of control in England after 1066. The earthwork survives as an upstanding archaeological feature and constitutes an important example of early medieval military engineering in the region. Though the precise details of its founding and occupation remain subject to ongoing scholarly examination, the site documents the Norman baronial presence and consolidation of power in the Midlands during the High Medieval period.
Motte and bailey castle on Castle Hill is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1013543. View the official record →
Motte and bailey castle on Castle Hill is a Norman fortification located in Derbyshire, England, representing the characteristic earthwork defence architecture of the eleventh and twelfth centuries. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1013543.
Motte and bailey castle on Castle Hill 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 1013543.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Lead mines 600m and 980m south west of Oddo House Farm (8.5 km), Rainslow Scrins 470m south west of Leadmines Farm (8.5 km), Long Dale bowl barrow (8.7 km).
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