What is recorded here

Hachured Castle stands as a ruined motte and bailey on a steep rise west of the Vincentian College, its oval mound reaching eighteen and a half metres above the surrounding land. The eastern keep and northern curtain wall still mark the edge of a sheer drop, while two deep fosses enclose the site where the Priest's graveyard now rests. This is the highest point in the landscape alongside Windmill Hill, offering extensive views that likely made the location both desirable and dangerous for whoever first climbed it.

Located on a steep natural rise west of the Vincentian College. Along with Windmill Hill it is the highest point in landscape with extensive views. The motte is oval in plan (c.30m NE-SW; c. 25m NW-SE; H 18.5m see Ball 1920, 2-5) with a keep and curtain wall. Inner keep has castle remains (DU017-012002-) at east end and curtain wall along north to east where there is a sheer drop down. South defined by a tree line behind which is also a sheer drop. The Priest's graveyard is within the enclosed area. The motte is enclosed by two fosses which were better preserved when inspected by Ball in 1920; the upper fosse is only visible along the NW and is silted up in the ESE where there is pathway to the keep (DU017-012002-); (dims. after Ball 1920, 2-5; upper fosse Wth 5m, D 3m; lower fosse Wth c. 10m, D c. 4.5m). Outer hedged along exterior. Fosse bottoms flat-based and relatively clear-may reflect use as pathways. Compiled by: Geraldine Stout Updated by: Christine Baker Date of upload: 29 January 2015

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