“Castle Hill spans four thousand years, showcasing human activity through the ages. As a Grade II listed site, and is the most prominent landmark in Huddersfield. Castle Hill is developed initially as an Iron Age hill fort, the site was fortified with defensive ditches and ramparts. During the Middle Ages, a castle was built on the hill, and only the well remains today. The current tower, constructed to commemorate Queen Victoria’s Diamond Jubilee in 1897, is a notable feature. Castle Hill has been a place of recreation, with easily identifiable traces of its past for centuries. Castle Hill remains a popular spot for locals and tourists, preserving the remnants of its historical usage.”
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