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Godstone Castle Hill, Surrey, England

Godstone Castle Hill

Surrey, England

A defended earthwork on Castle Hill south-east of Godstone. Surrey County Council describes the woodland as containing the remains of an early Norman mound or motte once carrying a wooden defence tower, while the statutory monument is classified as a promontory fort.

Visiting

Current condition

Earthworks / Site Only

Open to the Public · Admission: Free

A signed public footpath/Greensand Way route passes through Castle Hill Woods. Stay on the public path and observe countryside-access guidance.

Official website

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Record details

Also known as Castle Hill Woods Motte

Castle Hill Woods, near Godstone, Surrey

Promontory fort / possible early Norman motte

Earthworks / Woodland Site

Uncertain; possible early Norman reuse/interpretation

Scheduled Monument · 1017997

Heritage listing