Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMotte castle 150m east of Tump House Farm

Motte castle 150m east of Tump House Farm

England
List entry 1014543
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England
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Overview

History & significance

A motte castle 150 metres east of Tump House Farm is a Norman earthwork fortification located in Herefordshire. The monument comprises a substantial mound characteristic of early medieval military architecture, built during the period following the Norman Conquest of 1066 when such fortified sites became widespread throughout England. Like other examples of its type, the motte would have supported a wooden or stone structure on its summit and likely formed part of a defensive settlement pattern in the Welsh borderlands. The earthwork survives as a significant archaeological record of Norman territorial control and settlement strategy in the region during the eleventh and twelfth centuries.

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

A motte castle 150 metres east of Tump House Farm is a Norman earthwork 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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