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The Mote Castle mound is a medieval motte castle situated in Cumberland, England, representing a typical example of Norman fortification from the twelfth century. The site comprises a substantial earthen mound with associated defensive features characteristic of early medieval castle design. In the late medieval period, the castle underwent a secondary phase of use as a beacon site, reflecting the strategic importance of its elevated position for communication and defence during a later era. The monument survives as a significant archaeological landscape feature demonstrating the continuity and evolving function of fortified sites throughout the medieval period.
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 situated in Cumberland, England, representing a typical example of Norman fortification from the twelfth century. 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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