Scheduled MonumentsEnglandTickhill Castle

Tickhill Castle

England
List entry 1004828
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Tickhill Castle is a Norman motte-and-bailey castle situated in Tickhill, South Yorkshire, England, founded in the late eleventh century following the Norman Conquest. The castle comprises a substantial earthen mound with a deeply ditched bailey, representing a significant example of early Norman fortification in the region. The site was strategically positioned to control the surrounding landscape and served administrative and defensive functions throughout the medieval period. Though the castle has not survived with substantial standing masonry structures, the earthwork remains well-preserved and provides important evidence of Norman settlement patterns and territorial control in Yorkshire.

Tickhill Castle is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1004828. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Tickhill Castle?

Tickhill Castle is a Norman motte-and-bailey castle situated in Tickhill, South Yorkshire, England, founded in the late eleventh century following the Norman Conquest. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1004828.

Who is responsible for protecting Tickhill Castle?

Tickhill Castle 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 1004828.

What other scheduled monuments are near Tickhill Castle?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Site of the Saxon church of Dadesley, 670m south west of Dadsley Wells Farm (1.6 km), Stancil Roman villa (3.4 km), Manor Holt moated site (3.8 km).

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