Literary houses · East Midlands
Castle Hills Wood ringwork and baileys
In or near East Stockwith.
Castle Hills Wood ringwork and baileys — a literary house museum in england east midlands.
Brian Westlake — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Gainsborough Central · 1.7 km
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Castle Hills Wood ringwork and baileys is a literary house museum located in england east midlands. A British literary house preserving the home of a notable author, poet or playwright as a museum, often with original furniture and manuscripts. archaeological site in Thonock, West Lindsey, Lincolnshire, England, UK
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Protected designations
- Ramsar wetland: Humber Estuary
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Castle Hills Wood ringwork and baileys is located in the East Midlands. This archaeological site features a medieval defensive structure, characterised by its ringwork and baileys, which are remnants of a motte-and-bailey castle. The site's historical significance lies in its illustration of early Norman fortifications in the region. It is a scheduled monument, reflecting its importance in the understanding of medieval military architecture.
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- Coordinates
- 53.4140, -0.7703
- County
- Lincolnshire
- District
- West Lindsey
- Parish
- Thonock
- Postcode
- DN21 1PZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Gainsborough
- Nearest railway station
- Gainsborough Central — 1.7 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17676236 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Castle Hills Wood ringwork and baileys?
- Castle Hills Wood ringwork and baileys is in Lincolnshire, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode DN21 1PZ), in the parish of Thonock.
- What is Castle Hills Wood ringwork and baileys?
- Castle Hills Wood ringwork and baileys — a literary house museum in england east midlands.
- How do I get to Castle Hills Wood ringwork and baileys?
- The nearest railway station is Gainsborough Central, about 1.7 km away. The nearest town is East Stockwith. Drivers can use postcode DN21 1PZ.
- Is Castle Hills Wood ringwork and baileys a protected site?
- Yes — Castle Hills Wood ringwork and baileys is part of the Humber Estuary Ramsar wetland.
- How do I get to Castle Hills Wood ringwork and baileys?
- The nearest railway station is Gainsborough Central, about 1.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DN21 1PZ.