Round Hill |
| Hob Uid: 48726 | |
Location :
North Yorkshire
Richmondshire
Carlton Town
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| Grid Ref : SE0676084610 |
| Summary : A Medieval motte consisting of an earthen mound about 32m in diameter and 3.7m high constructed from spoil from the surrounding ditch. The top is relatively flat, 9m diameter, and apparently dressed stones have been noted protruding from the ground. |
More information : (SE 06768461) Round Hill (NAT). (1)
An artificial conical-shaped hill 45ft high with an elm tree on the
summit is situated in an area called "Flatts" at Carlton. (2)
Castle: conical motte at Carlton perhaps outpost of Middleham (SE 18 NW 7). (3)
A motte consisting of an earthen mound about 32.0m diameter and 3.7m high constructed from the spoil of a surrounding ditch (1.6m deep and 4.1m average width) with the steep slopes of a stream forming the north side.
The top is relatively flat 9.0m in diameter with a slight downward slope towards the north north west. About 2.0m north west of the centre, two apparently dressed stone blocks protrude through the turf.
Published survey (1:2500) revised. (4) |