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The Mount is a motte-and-bailey castle situated in Worcestershire, England, representing a significant example of early Norman fortification. The monument consists of an earthen mound characteristic of 11th-century defensive architecture, constructed in the years following the Norman Conquest when such castles served as symbols of military control and administrative authority across the English landscape. The site reflects the strategic importance of its location and the typical motte-and-bailey form that dominated English castle construction during the Norman period. As a scheduled monument, The Mount preserves an important record of medieval settlement and defence in the West Midlands region.
The Mount is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1005309. View the official record →
The Mount is a motte-and-bailey castle situated in Worcestershire, England, representing a significant example of early Norman fortification. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1005309.
The Mount 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 1005309.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Moated site known as Moon's Moat (1.3 km), Park Wood Camp, Ipsley (3.8 km), Studley Old Castle : a motte castle (5.8 km).
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