Haw Hill

Haw Hill or Ha' Hill is a mound and scheduled monument in Carlisle Park, Morpeth which was the site of a motte-and-bailey castle, being Morpeth's first castle.[1][2][3][4][5] The castle was built by the de Merlay family in 1095, originally constructed as a wooden structure, being replaced later by a stone castle in the same location. The stone castle was burnt down by King John in the 13th century and the castle was rebuilt on the adjacent hill, which still stands today as Morpeth Castle.[2][4][5]

Looking up at the top of Haw Hill

References
  1. Hawkins, Roger (6 June 2016). "Unlocking the secrets of town's ruined castle". Morpeth Herald.
  2. "Keys To The Past, Ref No N13457". Archived from the original on 3 December 2007.
  3. "Haw Hill (Morpeth)". Keys to the Past.
  4. Historic England (26 January 2000). "Motte and bailey castle on Haw Hill (1017376)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 20 December 2018.
  5. Black, David (25 April 2013). "Sheep brought in to keep the grass cut at Morpeth park". The Journal.
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