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Mortimer's Castle N and E of St Bartholomew's Church

England
List entry 1001744
Nation
England
The designation
Reference
List entry 1001744
Authority
Historic England (NHLE)
Status
Scheduled Monument
Scheduled area
1.99 hectares
Grid reference
SO 65727 32858
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Mortimer's Castle is a motte-and-bailey fortification situated north and east of St Bartholomew's Church in Herefordshire. The monument dates to the Norman period, representing a significant example of early medieval military architecture in the Welsh Marches. The castle consists of an earthwork mound typical of motte-and-bailey design, reflecting the strategic importance of the location during the Norman settlement and consolidation of power in the borderlands. The site's proximity to the parish church indicates the close relationship between military and ecclesiastical authority characteristic of Norman-period settlements in this region.

Mortimer's Castle N and E of St Bartholomew's Church is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1001744. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Mortimer's Castle N and E of St Bartholomew's Church?

Mortimer's Castle is a motte-and-bailey fortification situated north and east of St Bartholomew's Church in Herefordshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1001744.

Who is responsible for protecting Mortimer's Castle N and E of St Bartholomew's Church?

Mortimer's Castle N and E of St Bartholomew's Church 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 1001744.

What other scheduled monuments are near Mortimer's Castle N and E of St Bartholomew's Church?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Churchyard cross, St Bartholomew's Church (0.1 km), Chapel at Chapel Farm (3.9 km), Moated site at Bellamys farm (4.1 km).

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Monuments
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Battlefields
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Roman Britain
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Domesday
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Civil War
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Geology
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Nearby

Other scheduled monuments within 10 km

Churchyard cross, St Bartholomew's Church
0.1 km
Chapel at Chapel Farm
3.9 km
Moated site at Bellamys farm
4.1 km
Dyke on S side of Yatton Wood
4.4 km
Churchyard cross in St Michael's churchyard
4.4 km
Churchyard cross, St George's churchyard
5.4 km
Knight's Green moated site
5.4 km
Castle Tump motte and bailey castle
6.5 km
The ground beneath

The bedrock under Mortimer's Castle N and E of St Bartholomew's Church

Mortimer's Castle N and E of St Bartholomew's Church stands on Pridoli Rocks (Undifferentiated), bedrock that formed in the Pridoli. The rock here is mudstone, siltstone and sandstone.

The wider landscape

Around Mortimer's Castle N and E of St Bartholomew's Church

GloucesterRoman town · ~13.9 milesKenchesterRoman town · ~14.8 milesDroitwichRoman town · ~24.4 milesBattle of Tewkesbury (1471)Battle (1471) · ~14.5 milesBattle of Worcester 1651 with Powick Bridge 1642Battle (1651) · ~17.8 miles
Domesday entry for Marcle, Herefordshire →
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