Scheduled MonumentsEnglandThe Mount: a motte castle in Stebbing Park

The Mount: a motte castle in Stebbing Park

England
List entry 1009247
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England
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Overview

History & significance

The Mount is a motte castle located within Stebbing Park in Essex, England. The monument consists of a substantial earthwork mound, characteristic of Norman fortifications erected in the decades following 1066, when such motte-and-bailey castles served as centres of military control and administration across conquered England. The site remains a significant example of early medieval military architecture, preserving evidence of the Norman settlement pattern in Essex. Its survival as an upstanding earthwork within the historic park landscape provides valuable archaeological and topographical information about medieval territorial organisation in the region.

The Mount: a motte castle in Stebbing Park is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1009247. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is The Mount: a motte castle in Stebbing Park?

The Mount is a motte castle located within Stebbing Park in Essex, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1009247.

Who is responsible for protecting The Mount: a motte castle in Stebbing Park?

The Mount: a motte castle in Stebbing Park 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 1009247.

What other scheduled monuments are near The Mount: a motte castle in Stebbing Park?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Medieval tile kilns S of Church End (1.3 km), Moated site and fishpond east of Lashley Hall (2 km), Porter's Hall moated site (2.1 km).

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