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Bailey Hill
SK 266-927 Yorkshire England

Bailey HillBailey Hill is a medieval earthwork motte and bailey fortress, which occupies a good defensive position. The castle stands on a plateau with a steep slope to the west and low ground to the south and east. On its vulnerable northern side is the steep sided motte, encased by a broad ditch but sadly the mounds southern side has been mutilated, providing access to what is now a very narrow summit. On the southern side of the triangular bailey, is a lofty rampart, encased by a deep ditch, while on the steep western scarp, only a low bank remains of a probable timber palisade. There is no obvious approach to the castle and like Castle Hill the earthworks are constructed of heaped stone. With the dense cover of trees, the site is best viewed in winter.


Street Map

Bailey Hill is located behind the church of St Nicholas Bradfield, off Jane Street. 7 miles west of Sheffield, on the A61-B6077.

The site is freely accessible in daylight hours.

Car parking is by the side of the road.


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