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Thruxton Tump is a motte castle located at Thruxton Court in Herefordshire, England. The monument consists of a substantial earthen mound typical of Norman fortifications, constructed during the medieval period to serve defensive and administrative functions. Such mottes were commonly erected in the eleventh and twelfth centuries following the Norman conquest of England, functioning as the focal point of early feudal landholding. The surviving earthwork represents an important example of early Norman military architecture in the region, preserving evidence of the period's settlement patterns and territorial organisation.
Thruxton Tump, a motte castle at Thruxton Court is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1015341. View the official record →
Thruxton Tump is a motte castle located at Thruxton Court in Herefordshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1015341.
Thruxton Tump, a motte castle at Thruxton Court 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 1015341.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Kilpeck Castle and ancient village (4.2 km), Motte castle 100m north east of Howton Farm (5.6 km), Churchyard cross in St David's churchyard (5.8 km).
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