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The Hillings, Castle Hills is a ringwork castle situated in Bedfordshire that represents a significant example of Norman defensive architecture established in the post-Conquest period. The monument comprises a substantial earthwork consisting of a raised circular or oval platform surrounded by a ditch, characteristic of motte-and-bailey or ringwork fortifications of the eleventh and twelfth centuries. The site is associated with the Saxon vill settlement pattern and shows evidence of medieval village shift, indicating the complex relationship between early Norman military installation and the evolving settlement hierarchy of the locality. Additional features including a windmill mound demonstrate the continued economic and agricultural importance of the location through the medieval period and beyond.
The Hillings, Castle Hills: a ringwork castle associated with a Saxon vill, shifted medieval village and a windmill mound is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1009629. View the official record →
The Hillings, Castle Hills is a ringwork castle situated in Bedfordshire that represents a significant example of Norman defensive architecture established in the post-Conquest period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1009629.
The Hillings, Castle Hills: a ringwork castle associated with a Saxon vill, shifted medieval village and a windmill mound 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 1009629.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Tempsford Bridge (4.4 km), Bowl barrow, known as the `Round Hill', 440m WNW of College Farm (4.5 km), Gannocks Castle moated site (6.1 km).
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