| Moat Hill is all that remains of what may have been a motte and bailey castle of early 12th century date. It was built on a flat-topped, natural hill. The motte stood in the north-west corner. Modern farm buildings now occupy the site. Although one building has a date stone of ‘1676’ over the door, most were built after 1800. See also:
Source of Reference
Local History of Wark
Location of this site on a map, with option to view historical maps. Please note this link will open a new window. To return to this page please close the new window.
The Past Perfect web site for an example of a medieval castle (Wark). | |
