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Motte and bailey castle on Haw Hill is a Norman fortification located in Northumberland. The monument consists of the characteristic two-part defensive structure typical of early Norman castle design, comprising an elevated mound or motte surmounted by a wooden or stone structure, with an adjoining bailey or outer enclosure. Dating to the Norman period following the conquest of 1066, such castles served as centres of feudal authority and military control across northern England during the twelfth century. The Haw Hill example represents the enduring strategic importance of Northumberland as a frontier region requiring robust defensive installations.
Motte and bailey castle on Haw Hill is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1017376. View the official record →
Motte and bailey castle on Haw Hill is a Norman fortification located in Northumberland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1017376.
Motte and bailey castle on Haw 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 1017376.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Morpeth Castle (0.1 km), Morpeth Old Bridge (0.2 km), Bell tower or clock tower (0.4 km).
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