Castle Tump

England
List entry 1005505
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Castle Tump is a motte-and-bailey castle located in Worcestershire, England. The monument consists of a substantial earthwork comprising a mound with a surrounding ditch, characteristic of Norman military architecture from the eleventh and twelfth centuries. The site represents a form of fortification typical of the period following the Norman Conquest, when such castles served as centres of military control and administrative authority in their localities. The earthwork survives as a significant example of medieval defensive architecture, preserving evidence of the Norman settlement and consolidation of power in the English Midlands.

Castle Tump is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1005505. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Castle Tump?

Castle Tump is a motte-and-bailey castle located in Worcestershire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1005505.

Who is responsible for protecting Castle Tump?

Castle Tump 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 1005505.

What other scheduled monuments are near Castle Tump?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Midsummer Hill Camp See also HEREFORDSHIRE 4 (3.4 km), Midsummer Hill Camp See also WORCESTERSHIRE 4 (3.4 km), Little Malvern Priory (4.1 km).

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