Castle Hill motte, High Bradfield

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Substantial ruinsruined, but plenty survives above ground

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Castle Hill motte, High Bradfield is a castle in South Yorkshire. The Albion Guide charts seven castles in the county; this is one of them. The surrounding countryside is part of the Peak District National Park. For arrivals by rail, Chapeltown Station is 9.3 km to the north-east.

Full name: Castle Hill motte and bailey castle, High Bradfield

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