| This is the site of a medieval manor house. There are a row of three enclosures surrounded by earth banks. The central enclosure contained a chapel and the eastern once probably contained the manor house. The manor was probably built there in the late 12th century, and abandoned in the mid 17th century. This is a Scheduled Ancient Monument protected by law. See also:
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The Past Perfect web site for an example of a medieval castle (Wark). | 
Castle Steads Rowley. Main enclosure ditch. July 2001
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