York Baile Hill

York Baile Hill Details

York Baile Hill is the remaining part of an earth and timber castle built on the west bank of the River Ouse in the 1060s at the order of William the Conqueror. It remained in use into the 12th century with buildings on top of the motte but it then fell into disrepair and was later incorporated into the city defences in 1322. There is no trace of the bailey which lay to the south-west.