Hayton Castle, Nottinghamshire

Has been described as a Possible Fortified Manor House

There are earthwork remains

NameHayton Castle, Nottinghamshire
Alternative Names
Historic CountryNottinghamshire
Modern AuthorityNottinghamshire
1974 AuthorityNottinghamshire
Civil ParishHayton

Medieval moat, part of which was converted into a fishpond, no trace of any building on the central island although there is some evidence of disturbance, this site is believed to be the possible remains of Hayton Castle. (PastScape)

This place is one mile W.N.W. from Clareborough, near Retford, where formerly was an old castle of the family of de Hayton, of which there are no remains whatever, except some part of the moat, converted into a fish pond. A large modern mansion, called the castle, stands about 300 yards from the ancient site, being the residence of Mr. Robert H. Barber. (Mackenzie)

Gatehouse Comments

Appears to be a simple homestead moat with a grandiose name and so obviously so as to be ignored by the usual castle authorities.

- Philip Davis

This site is a scheduled monument protected by law

Not Listed

Historic England (PastScape) Defra or Monument number(s)
County Historic Environment Record
OS Map Grid ReferenceSK739867
Latitude53.3722381591797
Longitude-0.889540016651154
Eastings473980
Northings386720
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Books

  • Mackenzie, J.D., 1896, Castles of England; their story and structure (New York: Macmillan) Vol. 1 p. 449 online copy