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Hanley Castle is a ringwork located approximately 520 metres south of the Church of St. Mary in Worcestershire, England. The site comprises a substantial circular earthwork enclosed by a ditch, representing a form of fortified residence typical of the Norman period and the early medieval centuries. The ringwork likely dates to the 11th or 12th century and would have served as a defensible manorial centre for a local landholding family. Though no substantial stone structures remain visible, the earthwork itself represents an important surviving example of early medieval military architecture in the region.
Ringwork known as Hanley Castle 520m south of the Church of St. Mary is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1005280. View the official record →
Hanley Castle is a ringwork located approximately 520 metres south of the Church of St. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1005280.
Ringwork known as Hanley Castle 520m south of the Church of St. Mary 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 1005280.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Tower of old church (1.5 km), Upton cross in old churchyard (1.5 km), Uckinghall cross (4.6 km).
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