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Castle Hill, Yorkshire

Castle Hill is an early 12th century earth and timber ringwork fortress near Middleton-on-Leven, Yorkshire, in the North Riding. It was founded by Robert de Brus and commands the end of a steep bluff formed by the River Leven. In 1158 after the Anarchy, in the reign of King Stephen, Adam de Brus was possibly forced to dismantle the castle. It is within the council area of Stockton-on-Tees.
Historic England Scheduled Monument 1003267.

Place Type: Mediæval Castle
Historic County: Yorkshire
Division of County: North Riding
Lat, Long: 54.486058,-1.290016
Grid Reference: NZ 4609 1031
Civil Parish: Castlelevington CP
Council Area: Stockton-on-Tees CA
Strategic Authority Area: Tees Valley SA
Police Area: Cleveland PA

GBPN ID: 300681
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Castle_Hill,_Yorkshire_300681

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