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Castle Tump
Hob Uid: 110874
Location : County of Herefordshire Eye, Moreton and Ashton
Grid Ref : SO5139064990
Summary : Earthwork remains of a Medieval motte, 2 metres high, raised on the end of a natural spur, have been identified at Ashton.
More information : [SO 51396499]. CASTLE TUMP [LB]. (1) Castle Tump, a roughly circular mound 33 yds in diameter at the base, occupying the end of a spur from which it rises to a height of 19ft., rising only some 7ft above the ground at the back of the spur, from which it is separated by a slight ditch. (2) Ashton Castle Tump, surrounded by a moat fed by a stream. (3) A motte, 2m high, raised on the end of a natural spur. The "moat" is a dry water course. Resurveyed at 25". (4) Condition unchanged since 1967. Published survey (25") correct. (5) [Source 3). Prior to field investigation, R1 appears to have confused this site with that at Pipe Aston (SO 47 SE 1), which the VCH describes as moated]. (6) SO 514650. Small motte, much rounded. (7) Listed by Shoesmith. (8)

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Monument Types:

Monument Period Name : Medieval
Display Date : Medieval
Monument End Date : 1540
Monument Start Date : 1066
Monument Type : Motte
Evidence : Earthwork

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External Cross Reference Source : National Monuments Record Number
External Cross Reference Number : SO 56 SW 1
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Activity type : FIELD OBSERVATION (VISUAL ASSESSMENT)
Start Date : 1967-02-02
End Date : 1967-02-02

Associated Activities :
Activity type : FIELD OBSERVATION (VISUAL ASSESSMENT)
Start Date : 1970-10-30
End Date : 1970-10-30

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Castle Tump