Scheduled MonumentsEnglandCastle mound

Castle mound

England
List entry 1002274
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Castle mound is a motte-and-bailey earthwork located in Sussex, England. The monument consists of a substantial artificial mound typical of Norman defensive architecture, dating to the eleventh or twelfth century. Such mounds served as the elevated strongpoint of early medieval castles, providing strategic advantage and housing the lord's residence and principal defensive structures. The site represents an important phase in post-Conquest settlement patterns and demonstrates the Norman establishment of military control across the English landscape.

Castle mound is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1002274. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Castle mound?

Castle mound is a motte-and-bailey earthwork located in Sussex, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1002274.

Who is responsible for protecting Castle mound?

Castle mound is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic England (NHLE) — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in England. The official designation reference is 1002274.

What other scheduled monuments are near Castle mound?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Crowborough Warren furnace, 648m SSW of Forest Lodge Farm (4.2 km), Newbridge blast furnace (4.4 km), Settlement site 1/2 mile (800m) NNW of King's Standing (4.8 km).

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