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Baile Hill – Remains of York's Norman Castle

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Baile Hill – Remains of York's Norman Castle

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Baile Hill – Remains of York's Norman Castle

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Location: York, Yorkshire And The Humber, England, United Kingdom

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RichD

June 7, 2025

The tower at the base of the hill is classified as the first of the 39 towers (not all survive) around the city walls. It was built in 1878 to a design by G. Styan as a terminal feature to the wall which finished abruptly at the foot of the flight of steps up the side of Baile Hill. It is a semi-octagon with a crenellated parapet, built of brown sandstone.

mkirby

May 15, 2024

Baile Hill is the remnant of a Norman motte and bailey castle built in 1069. Following a rebellion, the castle was part of a defensive system for York's southwest side. William the Conqueror ordered its construction.

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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Baile Hill – Remains of York's Norman Castle

1. Historic Centre of York – York City Walls loop from York

2. York City Walls – York City Walls loop from Leeman Road

3. Ouse Bridge – York Millennium Bridge loop from York

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