Aldborough Castle
| Aldborough Castle | |
|---|---|
| Aldborough, North Yorkshire, England | |
| Site information | |
| Type | Motte and bailey / ringwork |
| Owner | Private land (near English Heritage site) |
| Open to the public | Not directly (earthworks visible from path) |
| Condition | Earthworks only |
| Location | |
Aldborough Castle Location in North Yorkshire | |
| Area | Approx. 0.5 hectares |
| Site history | |
| Built | 11th or 12th century (probable) |
| Materials | Timber (no stone remains) |
| Events | Possibly referenced in a 1115 charter |
| Garrison information | |
| Past commanders | Stuteville family (1175–1205) |
Aldborough Castle was a medieval earthwork fortification located in Aldborough, North Yorkshire. The remains of the structure, primarily a circular mound known as Studforth Hill, are situated within the boundaries of the former Roman town of Isurium Brigantum.