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The Mote Castle mound is a medieval motte castle located in Cumberland, England, representing a significant example of early Norman fortification within the region. The monument consists of an artificial mound typical of motte-and-bailey castle construction, dating from the medieval period, which served as a defensive stronghold. In its later medieval phase, the site was repurposed as a beacon location, reflecting its continued strategic importance during the late medieval period. The archaeological remains preserve evidence of the castle's evolution from its initial military function to its secondary role in the beacon warning system that protected the Cumberland landscape.
The Mote Castle mound, medieval motte castle and site of late medieval beacon is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1013967. View the official record →
The Mote Castle mound is a medieval motte castle located in Cumberland, England, representing a significant example of early Norman fortification within the region. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1013967.
The Mote Castle mound, medieval motte castle and site of late medieval beacon 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 1013967.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Romano-British farmstead and associated enclosure 770m ESE of Old Church (1.6 km), Bowl barrow 710m south east of Old Church (1.9 km), Bowl barrow 760m SSE of Old Church (2 km).
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