Scheduled MonumentsEnglandCothill Tump, a motte castle 500m north west of Cothill Farm

Cothill Tump, a motte castle 500m north west of Cothill Farm

England
List entry 1014104
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Cothill Tump is a motte castle situated approximately 500 metres north-west of Cothill Farm in Herefordshire. The monument comprises a substantial earthwork mound typical of Norman military architecture, dating to the medieval period, likely established in the eleventh or twelfth century. The tump represents a form of fortification common in post-Conquest England, when such earth-and-timber structures served as administrative and defensive centres across the Welsh border region. The site remains visible as a prominent landscape feature and survives as an important example of early medieval military settlement in Herefordshire.

Cothill Tump, a motte castle 500m north west of Cothill Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1014104. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Cothill Tump, a motte castle 500m north west of Cothill Farm?

Cothill Tump is a motte castle situated approximately 500 metres north-west of Cothill Farm in Herefordshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1014104.

Who is responsible for protecting Cothill Tump, a motte castle 500m north west of Cothill Farm?

Cothill Tump, a motte castle 500m north west of Cothill Farm 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 1014104.

What other scheduled monuments are near Cothill Tump, a motte castle 500m north west of Cothill Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Motte and bailey castle 200yds (180m) SW of Newcourt Farm (4.3 km), Longtown castle and town (7.4 km), St Michael's Church, churchyard and standing cross immediately east of Dulas Court (7.5 km).

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