Scheduled MonumentsEnglandCastle Tump, a motte castle and causeway, 150m west of Teme Bridge

Castle Tump, a motte castle and causeway, 150m west of Teme Bridge

England
List entry 1008392
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Castle Tump is a motte and bailey castle situated approximately 150 metres west of Teme Bridge in Worcestershire, England. The monument comprises a substantial earthen mound characteristic of Norman military architecture, dating to the medieval period following the Norman Conquest. The site's associated causeway represents an important feature of its defensive design, facilitating access to the motte whilst maintaining its strategic elevation. Such motte and bailey castles were typical of early Norman settlement and control in the English landscape, serving as focal points for military authority and territorial administration.

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 →

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What is Castle Tump, a motte castle and causeway, 150m west of Teme Bridge?

Castle Tump is a motte and bailey castle situated approximately 150 metres west of Teme Bridge in Worcestershire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1008392.

Who is responsible for protecting Castle Tump, a motte castle and causeway, 150m west of Teme Bridge?

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.

What other scheduled monuments are near Castle Tump, a motte castle and causeway, 150m west of Teme Bridge?

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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