Scheduled MonumentsEnglandSt Weonard's Tump, a motte castle in St Weonard's village

St Weonard's Tump, a motte castle in St Weonard's village

England
List entry 1014105
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England
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Overview

History & significance

St Weonard's Tump is a motte and bailey castle located in the village of St Weonard in Herefordshire, England. The mound and its associated earthworks date to the Norman period, representing a typical example of early medieval defensive architecture. The tump survives as a substantial raised mound, characteristic of motte castles constructed in the eleventh and twelfth centuries, though detailed archaeological investigation has not established a precise date of construction. The site holds significance as evidence of Norman settlement and military control in the Welsh borderlands during the medieval period.

St Weonard's Tump, a motte castle in St Weonard's village is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1014105. View the official record →

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What is St Weonard's Tump, a motte castle in St Weonard's village?

St Weonard's Tump is a motte and bailey castle located in the village of St Weonard in Herefordshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1014105.

Who is responsible for protecting St Weonard's Tump, a motte castle in St Weonard's village?

St Weonard's Tump, a motte castle in St Weonard's village 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 1014105.

What other scheduled monuments are near St Weonard's Tump, a motte castle in St Weonard's village?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Motte at Tregate Castle Farm (7.3 km), Perth-Hir House (Remains of) (8.4 km), Buckholt Wood Hilltop Enclosure (8.4 km).

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