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 fortress situated in the town of Tickhill in South Yorkshire. The castle was established in the late eleventh century, likely in the 1070s, as part of the Norman consolidation of England following the Conquest of 1066. The site comprises a substantial earthwork mound, which formerly supported a wooden palisade and later stone structures, surrounded by a bailey and defensive ditches that remain clearly visible today. Though the castle saw military action during the twelfth century, particularly during the civil war of Stephen's reign, it gradually declined in importance and was largely abandoned by the medieval period, leaving the impressive earthwork remains that survive as testament to early Norman military architecture in northern England.

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 fortress situated in the town of Tickhill in South Yorkshire. 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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