Scheduled MonumentsEnglandNeville Castle, 430m north west of the parish church

Neville Castle, 430m north west of the parish church

England
List entry 1017993
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Neville Castle is a motte-and-bailey fortification located approximately 430 metres north-west of the parish church in Yorkshire. The monument consists of an earthwork comprising a raised mound with an accompanying bailey, typical of Norman defensive architecture constructed in the eleventh and twelfth centuries. The site represents a significant example of early medieval military engineering and settlement hierarchy characteristic of the post-Conquest landscape. The earthworks remain largely intact as an upstanding monument, preserving evidence of this important phase of Yorkshire's feudal organisation.

Neville Castle, 430m north west of the parish church is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1017993. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Neville Castle, 430m north west of the parish church?

Neville Castle is a motte-and-bailey fortification located approximately 430 metres north-west of the parish church in Yorkshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1017993.

Who is responsible for protecting Neville Castle, 430m north west of the parish church?

Neville Castle, 430m north west of the parish church 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 1017993.

What other scheduled monuments are near Neville Castle, 430m north west of the parish church?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Moated site known as Vivers Hill Castle, 300m north east of the parish church (0.5 km), Starfits round barrow, 450m north east of Starfits House (1.4 km), Two round barrows on Low Common (3.4 km).

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