Scheduled MonumentsEnglandCastle mound

Castle mound

England
List entry 1005532
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Castle Mound is a motte-and-bailey castle earthwork located in Herefordshire, England. The monument consists of an artificial mound typical of Norman defensive architecture, dating to the medieval period following the Norman Conquest of 1066. Such motte-and-bailey castles were rapidly constructed across England during the late eleventh and twelfth centuries to establish Norman control and serve as local administrative centres. The earthwork remains a significant archaeological resource for understanding early medieval fortification practices and settlement patterns in the Welsh borderland region.

Castle mound is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1005532. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Castle mound?

Castle Mound is a motte-and-bailey castle earthwork located in Herefordshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1005532.

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 1005532.

What other scheduled monuments are near Castle mound?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Wall Hills Camp (2.7 km), Motte and bailey castle (2.9 km), Westington Camp (3.6 km).

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