Little is known about the history of North Deightons rather obscured medieval motte and bailey castle: so little is known that some locals believe the motte to be associated with the battle of Marston Moor, some 4 miles away!
However the castle is typical of its type with a pronounced motte and associated earthworks defining the bailey.
interestingly there appear to be 2 separate and distinct manorial moats or fishponds nearby, clearly shown on the below aerial surveys and apparent on the ground mapping results.
However the castle is typical of its type with a pronounced motte and associated earthworks defining the bailey.
interestingly there appear to be 2 separate and distinct manorial moats or fishponds nearby, clearly shown on the below aerial surveys and apparent on the ground mapping results.
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