Clifford Hill, Northamptonshire
Clifford Hill is a massive Norman motte castle near Little Houghton, Northamptonshire. The site owes its name to its situation on a cliff, close to the old ford crossing of the River Nene from Little Houghton to Little Billing. The mound is round and stands to a height of about 45ft and has a diameter of approximately 400ft. It is surrounded by a wide, deep ditch up to 16ft deep in places. It is within the council area of West Northamptonshire.
Historic England Scheduled Monument 1012328.
Place Type: Mediæval Castle
Historic County: Northamptonshire
Lat, Long: 52.237942,-0.8210153
Grid Reference: SP 8060 6062
Civil Parish: Little Houghton CP
Council Area: West Northamptonshire CA
Police Area: Northamptonshire PA
GBPN ID: 300932
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Clifford_Hill,_Northamptonshire_300932
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Historic England Scheduled Monument 1012328.
Place Type: Mediæval Castle
Historic County: Northamptonshire
Lat, Long: 52.237942,-0.8210153
Grid Reference: SP 8060 6062
Civil Parish: Little Houghton CP
Council Area: West Northamptonshire CA
Police Area: Northamptonshire PA
GBPN ID: 300932
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Clifford_Hill,_Northamptonshire_300932
Peruse Northamptonshire on Wikishire

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