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 castle situated in the village of St Weonard in Herefordshire, England. The monument consists of a substantial earthen mound characteristic of Norman motte-and-bailey fortifications, dating to the medieval period following the Norman Conquest of 1066. The tump represents an important example of the early castle-building programme undertaken by Norman lords in the Welsh Marches, a region requiring defensive strongholds to control newly conquered territory. The site survives as a prominent earthwork and remains a significant testament to the military architecture and settlement patterns of eleventh and twelfth century Herefordshire.

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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Questions & answers

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

St Weonard's Tump is a motte castle situated 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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