Fordhall, Moreton Say

Also known as, or recorded in historical documents as; Moretoin, Draiton apon Terne; Castlehill Wood

In the civil parish of Moreton Say.
In the historic county of Shropshire (Modern Authority of Shropshire, 1974 county of Shropshire).

Medieval ringwork and bailey incorporating and modelled from the upper part of a glacial mound. The ringwork is 'D' shaped with the bailey to the north west. This castle is unusual as the bailey survives. In Shropshire ringworks are comparatively rare in relation to other contemporary types of early Norman castle incorporating a mound. The base diameter is about 65m and the height to the interior is 3m from the outside ground level on the west. The D-shaped interior is 35m in diameter and is enclosed by a rampart, 14m to 17m in width and up to 2m in height. There is a 4m wide entrance in the south west side. Recognised as recently as 1975. Site called Castlehill Wood on 1888 map. Possible site for castle mentioned by Leland as 'Draiton apon Terne' . A castle of Moretoin was mentioned in 1215. Isolated from settlement but in a strong defensive position in loop of river.

This site has been described as a;
Timber Castle.
The confidence that this site is a medieval fortification or palace is Certain.
Earthworks remains.

This site is a scheduled monument protected by law.

The Ordnance Survey Map Grid Reference is SJ65103252

Modern Map from Good for landscape form and features	Modern Map from Good for general location
Air Photo from	1st edition OS Map from

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