Scheduled MonumentsEnglandCastle mound in Camp Wood

Castle mound in Camp Wood

England
List entry 1007309
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Castle mound in Camp Wood is a motte-and-bailey earthwork located in Herefordshire. The site consists of a raised mound typical of Norman fortifications constructed in England following the Norman Conquest of 1066. The mound would have originally supported a timber palisade and defensive structures characteristic of early medieval military architecture. Such castles served as seats of local power and administrative centres during the eleventh and twelfth centuries, though the Camp Wood example has not been extensively developed or modified in stone.

Castle mound in Camp Wood is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1007309. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Castle mound in Camp Wood?

Castle mound in Camp Wood is a motte-and-bailey earthwork located in Herefordshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1007309.

Who is responsible for protecting Castle mound in Camp Wood?

Castle mound in Camp Wood 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 1007309.

What other scheduled monuments are near Castle mound in Camp Wood?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Round barrow 270yds (250m) S of Shobdon Church (2.9 km), Bowl barrow 550m south east of Milton Cross (5.2 km), Bowl barrow 490m south east of Milton Cross (5.3 km).

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