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The Mount is a motte castle situated approximately 440 metres south-west of St Mary's Church in Suffolk, representing a form of fortified earthwork characteristic of the Norman period in England. The monument consists of a substantial artificial mound, typical of motte-and-bailey fortifications that served as defensive structures during the medieval era. Such mottes functioned as the dominating feature of early Norman defensive settlements, with the elevated mound providing strategic advantage and housing a timber palisade and associated structures. This example contributes to the archaeological record of Norman military architecture in East Anglia and remains an important terrestrial monument documenting the feudal settlement patterns of medieval Suffolk.
Motte castle known as The Mount, 440m south west of St Mary's Church is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1017916. View the official record →
The Mount is a motte castle situated approximately 440 metres south-west of St Mary's Church in Suffolk, representing a form of fortified earthwork characteristic of the Norman period in England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1017916.
Motte castle known as The Mount, 440m south west of St Mary'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 1017916.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow on Playford Heath, 625m south of Lux Farm (8.5 km), Bowl barrow on Playford Heath, 870m south of Lux Farm (8.8 km), Bowl barrow 170m west of Kesgrave High School buildings (8.8 km).
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