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Castle Tump is a motte and bailey castle situated approximately 150 metres west of Teme Bridge in Worcestershire. The monument consists of a substantial motte with an associated causeway, representing a typical example of Norman-period fortification in the region. The earthwork dates to the medieval period, likely the 11th or 12th century, though precise historical records documenting its construction and occupation remain limited. The site survives as an upstanding earthwork of archaeological and historical significance, preserving evidence of early Norman military architecture in the Welsh borderland landscape.
Castle Tump, a motte castle and causeway, 150m west of Teme Bridge is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1008392. View the official record →
Castle Tump is a motte and bailey castle situated approximately 150 metres west of Teme Bridge in Worcestershire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1008392.
Castle Tump, a motte castle and causeway, 150m west of Teme Bridge 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 1008392.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Motte castle 50m north east of Rochford church (3.5 km), Standing cross in the churchyard of the Church of St Mary the Virgin (4.6 km), Limeworks at The Novers (5.1 km).
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