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Mortimers Castle
Hob Uid: 112100
Location : County of Herefordshire Much Marcle
Grid Ref : SO6566032820
Summary : Mortimer's Castle. The earthwork remains of a Motte and bailey castle, first mentioned in 1153. The motte is 170 feet in diameter at the base and is 21.5 feet above the bottom of the surrounding ditch. The inner bailey lies to the east and has been considerably altered by the formation of gardens. It has an outer ditch of semi-circular form. Scheduled.
More information : (SO 65633280) MORTIMER'S CASTLE (NR) (Site of) (NAT). (1) Mortimer's Castle: motte, bailey and outworks. The motte is circa 170ft in diameter at the base and is 21 1/2ft above the bottom of the encircling ditch. The inner bailey lies to the E and has been considerably altered by the formation of gardens; it has an outer ditch of semi-circular form. Beyond this, on the N and E, is an outer enclosure bounded by a rampart, or scarp, with a ditch in addition on the N. To the NE of this enclosure is a further rectangular enclosure, perhaps of later date and bounded by a scarp (see plan). (2) Part of Much Marcle was granted to Edmund de Mortimer by Edward I.(a) Traditionally, the tower of the church was built in the 15th century from the ruins of the castle. (3) Mostly unchanged since 1932. Published survey (25") revised. (4) SO 657328. Motte and bailey with outworks. First mentioned 1153. (5) Additional reference. (6) Listed by Shoesmith. (7)

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Source details : The Castles of Herefordshire 1869 109-110 (Rev C J Robinson)
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Monument Types:

Monument Period Name : Medieval
Display Date : first mentioned in 1153
Monument End Date : 1153
Monument Start Date : 1153
Monument Type : Motte And Bailey
Evidence : Earthwork

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External Cross Reference Source : Scheduled Monument Legacy (County No.)
External Cross Reference Number : HE 65
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External Cross Reference Source : National Monuments Record Number
External Cross Reference Number : SO 63 SE 11
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Associated Activities :
Activity type : FIELD OBSERVATION (VISUAL ASSESSMENT)
Start Date : 1972-04-27
End Date : 1972-04-27

Associated Activities :
Activity type : WATCHING BRIEF
Start Date : 2004-01-01
End Date : 2004-12-31

Associated Activities :
Activity type : EVALUATION
Start Date : 2006-01-01
End Date : 2006-12-31

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Mortimers Castle