Motte and Bailey at Sheriff Hutton
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Motte and Bailey at Sheriff Hutton
Image: © Gordon Hatton Taken: 25 Feb 2007
The earthworks to the south of the church are the site of the first castle at Sheriff Hutton, dating from the early 12th century and predating the better known stone castle by some 250 years.
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Image Location
Latitude
54.087522
Longitude
-0.996492