Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMotte castle 150m east of Tump House Farm

Motte castle 150m east of Tump House Farm

England
List entry 1014543
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Motte castle 150m east of Tump House Farm is a Norman motte-and-bailey fortification located in Herefordshire. The site comprises a substantial earthwork mound typical of eleventh or twelfth-century military architecture, representing the period of Norman settlement and territorial consolidation in the Welsh Marches. Such castles served as instruments of manorial control and defence during the early medieval period. The monument survives as an upstanding earthwork, preserving evidence of early Norman fortification practices in the region.

Motte castle 150m east of Tump House Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1014543. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Motte castle 150m east of Tump House Farm?

Motte castle 150m east of Tump House Farm is a Norman motte-and-bailey fortification located in Herefordshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1014543.

Who is responsible for protecting Motte castle 150m east of Tump House Farm?

Motte castle 150m east of Tump House 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 1014543.

What other scheduled monuments are near Motte castle 150m east of Tump House Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Motte castle 230m north west of Nant-y-bar (3.1 km), Snodhill Castle (3.9 km), Bowl barrow 350m NNE of Abbey Farm (5.7 km).

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