Fortification
HYLTON CASTLE
A historic defensive structure or fortification.
This fortification is legally protected under the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990. As a Grade I listed building, it is considered to be of exceptional interest - only 2.5% of all listed buildings achieve this status. It has been protected for 77 years.
Early Protection Era
This building was among the first wave of protected structures following the Town and Country Planning Act 1947, which established the modern listing system.
Building Type
Fortification
Listed Since
25 February 1949
List Entry
1207073
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What is a Listed Building?
Listed buildings are structures of special architectural or historic interest, protected under the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990.
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