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Name:Castle Hill possible Motte
NY SMR Number:MNY10315
Type of record:Monument
Last edited:09/07/2004 14:32:00
Grid Reference:SE 530 333
Parish:8058 Sherburn-in-Elmet; Selby

Monument Type(s):

  • MOTTE (Medieval - 1066 AD? to 1539 AD?)

Other References/Statuses

Full description

Suggested as an alternative site for the fort let of 1383, (See NYM10307) although if the association of this site with castle toft is correct, the suggestion is unlikely. Comprised a broad rampart with external ditch. Completely ploughed out by 1975. (1)(2)

Sources and further reading

<1>SNY1 - Card Index: Ordnance Survey. various. Ordnance Survey Record Card. SE53SW003
AP1SNY4766 - Aerial Photograph: Meridian Airmaps Ltd. 13/06/67. Aerial Photograph.
<2>SNY2 - Card Index: Yorkshire Archaeological Society. 1977 - 1980. Yorkshire Studies Card. SE53SW 2200

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