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The Mount is a motte and bailey castle situated in Suffolk, England, representing a common form of Norman fortification dating from the medieval period. The monument consists of the characteristic earthwork elements of this castle type: a raised mound, or motte, which would have supported a wooden or stone structure, accompanied by an attached bailey or defended enclosure. Such castles were typically constructed in the eleventh and twelfth centuries following the Norman Conquest, serving as administrative centres and military strongholds. The site survives today as an archaeological earthwork, preserving evidence of early medieval defensive architecture in its topographical form.
Motte and bailey castle known as The Mount is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1018329. View the official record →
The Mount is a motte and bailey castle situated in Suffolk, England, representing a common form of Norman fortification dating from the medieval period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1018329.
Motte and bailey castle known as The Mount 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 1018329.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Moated site at Brook House (3.5 km), Boys Hall moated site, 410m north west of The Grange (6.2 km), Moated site immediately north of St Margaret's Green (6.3 km).
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