Radcliffe Moat

Has been described as a Possible Fortified Manor House

There are earthwork remains

NameRadcliffe Moat
Alternative NamesHangthwaite
Historic CountryYorkshire
Modern AuthorityDoncaster
1974 AuthoritySouth Yorkshire
Civil ParishDoncaster

a trapezoidal island, measuring 65m on the east side, c.55m on the north (under railway embankments), 50m on the south side and an estimated 45m on the west. It is surrounded by a water-filled moat linked to Langthwaite Dike on the south side. The island has a distinct inner bank along the south, west and east sides which presumably also ran along the north side and is now buried. The surface of the island is irregular but there are no obvious building platforms. In 1828 however, Hunter makes reference to a house that was demolished in the late 17th century by the then owner, Sir William Adams. Prior to that, the manor had been in the hands of Hugh de Langthwaite and later, the Woodruffes of Woolley. It was sold by Francis Woodruffe in the reign of Elizabeth I. The monument was the successor to Castle Hills motte and bailey castle which lies c.350m to the WSW. Both sites commanded the manor of Langthwaite (later Hangthwaite) and faint earthworks in the field separating the two monuments indicate the site of the deserted village. Langthwaite deserted village does not form part of the scheduling. (Scheduling Report)

Gatehouse Comments

CastleUK.net reports 'C13 medieval fortified manor house, founded by Sir Robert de Eueringham. The large rectangular platform, is encased by the remains of a substantial moat, with one corner lost to the railway line. The successor to Hangthwaite Castle, the site is heavily overgrown.' Gatehouse is unable to confirm this history which seems to conflict with that in the scheduling report.

- 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 ReferenceSE554068
Latitude53.5554389953613
Longitude-1.16399002075195
Eastings455480
Northings406860
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