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SE 551-067 Yorkshire England
Hangthwaite
Castle is an 11th century earthwork motte and bailey fortress, founded by Nigel Fozzard. The motte, encased by a wide wet ditch, defends a bean-shaped eastern bailey and a small north-western mound, which is possibly a barbican. The predecessor to Radcliffe Moat, the low-lying site, is encased by deep wet ditches, with counterscarp banks. Once protected by marshy land, the site is heavily overgrown, so is best viewed in winter. 8 miles south-west is Conisbrough Castle and 11 miles north-east is Thorne Castle.
Hangthwaite Castle is located south-east of Adwick-le-Street, off the Great North Road. 4 miles north of Doncaster, on the A638.
The site is visible from a public footpath, which passes the castle from the road.
Car parking is by the side of the road.
and a castle map
of the area 