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The Mount is a motte and bailey castle located in Bedfordshire, England, and represents a significant example of Norman military architecture. The site consists of a substantial earthwork comprising a raised mound, or motte, accompanied by an adjoining bailey enclosure, typical of the rapid fortification methods employed by the Normans following their arrival in England in 1066. The castle likely dates to the eleventh or twelfth century, during the period when such fortifications were constructed across England to consolidate Norman dominion. The earthworks remain substantially visible and form an important archaeological record of Norman settlement and the military organisation of medieval Bedfordshire.
The Mount: a motte and bailey castle is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1010116. View the official record →
The Mount is a motte and bailey castle located in Bedfordshire, England, and represents a significant example of Norman military architecture. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1010116.
The Mount: a motte and bailey castle 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 1010116.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Wood End moated site, Tingrith (2.3 km), Moated Site and Associated Earthworks at Bury Farm, Sharpenhoe (5.2 km), Moated site at Faldo Farm (5.3 km).
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