Scheduled MonumentsEnglandCumberland's Mount medieval earthwork in Staverton Park

Cumberland's Mount medieval earthwork in Staverton Park

England
List entry 1011346
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Mount is a medieval earthwork located within Staverton Park near Staverton in Suffolk. The monument comprises an artificial mound of considerable size, characteristic of high medieval earthwork construction, likely dating to the 11th or 12th century. Its form and scale suggest it may have served a defensive or administrative function, possibly as a motte or lookout point associated with medieval settlement or land management within the park. The earthwork remains a significant example of medieval landscape engineering in East Anglia and contributes to understanding the historical development of Staverton Park.

Cumberland's Mount medieval earthwork in Staverton Park is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1011346. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Cumberland's Mount medieval earthwork in Staverton Park?

Mount is a medieval earthwork located within Staverton Park near Staverton in Suffolk. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1011346.

Who is responsible for protecting Cumberland's Mount medieval earthwork in Staverton Park?

Cumberland's Mount medieval earthwork in Staverton Park 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 1011346.

What other scheduled monuments are near Cumberland's Mount medieval earthwork in Staverton Park?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow 250m south-west of Tangham Cottages in Tangham Forest (3.6 km), Bowl barrow and adjacent section of a boundary bank in Rendlesham Forest, 1400m west of Valley Farm (4.2 km), Bowl barrow in Rendlesham Forest, 1300m west of Valley Farm (4.4 km).

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