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Castle Mound

England
List entry 1003341
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Castle Mound is a motte-and-bailey earthwork located in Gloucestershire, England, dating to the Norman period following the conquest of 1066. The site comprises a substantial mound with associated bailey defences, representing a typical form of early Norman military architecture constructed to secure territorial control. Castle Mound stands as a significant example of the rapid fortification programme undertaken by Norman lords across England in the decades following 1066, though the specific identity of its builder and the exact chronology of its construction remain subjects of scholarly discussion.

Castle Mound is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1003341. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Castle Mound?

Castle Mound is a motte-and-bailey earthwork located in Gloucestershire, England, dating to the Norman period following the conquest of 1066. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1003341.

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 1003341.

What other scheduled monuments are near Castle Mound?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Wins Barrow: bowl barrow 160m south east of Bourton Hill Farm (4.9 km), New Bridge over River Windrush (6 km), Settlement site (6.3 km).

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