Aldborough Castle
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| Aldborough Castle | |
|---|---|
| Aldborough, North Yorkshire, England | |
| Site information | |
| Type | Motte and bailey / ringwork |
| Owner | Private land (near English Heritage site) |
| Open to the public | Not directly (earthworks visible from path) |
| Condition | Earthworks only |
| Location | |
.svg)  Aldborough Castle Location in North Yorkshire | |
| Area | Approx. 0.5 hectares |
| Site history | |
| Built | 11th or 12th century (probable) |
| Materials | Timber (no stone remains) |
| Events | Possibly referenced in a 1115 charter |
| Garrison information | |
| Past commanders | Stuteville family (1175–1205) |
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Aldborough Castle was a medieval earthwork fortification located in Aldborough, North Yorkshire. The remains of the structure, primarily a circular mound known as Studforth Hill, are situated within the boundaries of the former Roman town of Isurium Brigantum.[1]
A royal charter from around 1115 mentions a castello de Aldeburgo granted to the monks of St. Martin of Albemarle. However, this may refer instead to Skipsea Castle, as there is no archaeological or documentary evidence of a substantial stone structure at Aldborough. The remains are interpreted as a timber motte or ringwork castle likely dating from the late 11th or early 12th century.[2]
Decline and abandonment
Following the return of the estate to the Crown, there are no further references to fortification or occupation at the site. Archaeological assessments indicate the absence of masonry, and only earthworks remain.[2]
