Scheduled MonumentsEnglandCastle mound

Castle mound

England
List entry 1005372
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Castle mound is a motte-and-bailey earthwork located in Herefordshire, England. The monument consists of a substantial mound typical of Norman fortifications erected in the eleventh century following the Norman Conquest of 1066. Such mounds served as the defensive core of early medieval castles, with the raised earthwork providing strategic advantage for timber or stone structures built upon its summit. The survival of the earthwork demonstrates the enduring physical legacy of Norman military architecture in the English landscape during the early medieval period.

Castle mound is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1005372. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Castle mound?

Castle mound is a motte-and-bailey earthwork located in Herefordshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1005372.

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 1005372.

What other scheduled monuments are near Castle mound?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bach Camp (3.7 km), Earthworks SE of Lower Ashton Farm (5.2 km), Garmsley Hill Fort (5.4 km).

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