Baile Hill – Remains of York's Norman Castle
Baile Hill – Remains of York's Norman Castle
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June 7, 2025
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May 15, 2024
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The castle consisted of a man-made mound (motte) topped with a wooden tower. A deep ditch surrounded the motte for added defense. Built alongside another castle across the River Ouse (now Clifford's Tower), they controlled the city and traffic on the river.
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Elevation 70 m
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