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Tower Hill, Lincolnshire

Tower Hill is a mediæval motte castle, located on the south side of Stainby, Lincolnshire, in the Parts of Kesteven. Situated toward the top of a steep north-facing slope, the motte takes the form of a subcircular mound surrounded by a ditch. The motte stands up to 10ft in height with a flat top about 65ft in diameter. It is within the council area of South Kesteven (Lincolnshire).
Historic England Scheduled Monument 1019527.

Place Type: Mediæval Castle
Historic County: Lincolnshire
Division of County: Parts of Kesteven
Lat, Long: 52.794219,-0.65253251
Grid Reference: SK 9095 2270
Civil Parish: Gunby and Stainby CP
Council Area: South Kesteven CA (Lincolnshire CA)
Strategic Authority Area: Greater Lincolnshire SA
Police Area: Lincolnshire PA

GBPN ID: 305156
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Tower_Hill,_Lincolnshire_305156

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