Memorials & monuments · East Midlands
The Mount motte at Melton Mowbray (Scheduled Monument)
In or near Freeby.
The Mount motte at Melton Mowbray (Scheduled Monument) — a memorial in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
Andrew Tatlow — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Melton Mowbray · 0.5 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
The Mount motte at Melton Mowbray (Scheduled Monument) is a memorial located in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
Photo gallery
Place summary
The Mount motte at Melton Mowbray is a Scheduled Monument located in the East Midlands. This historic earthwork is a remnant of a motte-and-bailey castle, reflecting medieval defensive architecture. Its designation as a Scheduled Monument highlights its archaeological significance.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 52.7619, -0.8932
- County
- Leicestershire
- District
- Melton
- Parish
- Melton, unparished area
- Postcode
- LE13 0GF
- Parliamentary constituency
- Melton and Syston
- Nearest railway station
- Melton Mowbray — 0.5 km
Sources
- osm: way/937130447 (ODbL)
Other places nearby
The Mount motte at Melton Mowbray
Castles · 0.0 km
Melton Mowbray The Mount
Castles · 0.0 km
The Storehouse At The Fox
Cafés · 0.5 km
St Mary's Church, Melton Mowbray
Historic churches · 0.5 km
Corn Cross
Memorials & monuments · 0.5 km
Melton Theatre
Theatres · 0.5 km
Anne of Cleves
Historic pubs · 0.6 km
Thomas Cromwell
Memorials & monuments · 0.6 km
Melton Mowbray
Museums · 0.6 km
Sir Malcolm Sargent
Memorials & monuments · 0.6 km
The Boat Inn
Historic pubs · 0.6 km
Regal Cinema
Cinemas · 0.6 km
Nearby
📷 3Castles · East Midlands
The Mount motte at Melton Mowbray
The Mount motte at Melton Mowbray — scheduled monument-listed castle in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Castles · East Midlands
Melton Mowbray The Mount
Melton Mowbray The Mount — a castle in england east midlands.
📷 7Cafés · East Midlands
The Storehouse At The Fox
The Storehouse At The Fox — a café in england east midlands.
📷 3Historic churches · East Midlands
St Mary's Church, Melton Mowbray
St Mary's Church, Melton Mowbray — Grade I listed church in Melton, Leicestershire, England,UK.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · East Midlands
Corn Cross
Corn Cross — a memorial in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Where to eat & stay near The Mount motte at Melton Mowbray (Scheduled Monument)
Places to stay
📷 5Campsites · East Midlands
Sysonby Acres Leisure Park
Sysonby Acres Leisure Park — a campsite in england east midlands.
📷 5Campsites · East Midlands
Fair Farm
Fair Farm — a campsite in england east midlands.
📷 5
📷 5Caravan parks · East Midlands
Greendale Farm Caravan Park
Greendale Farm Caravan Park — a caravan park in england east midlands.
📷 5
📷 5Caravan parks · East Midlands
Orchard Mobile Home Park
Orchard Mobile Home Park — a caravan park in england east midlands.
Places to eat & drink
📷 7Cafés · East Midlands
The Storehouse At The Fox
The Storehouse At The Fox — a café in england east midlands.
📷 7Historic pubs · East Midlands
Anne of Cleves
Anne of Cleves — Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.
📷 7
📷 7Historic pubs · East Midlands
The Blue Bell Public House
The Blue Bell Public House in England East Midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · East Midlands
The Stilton Cheese
The Stilton Cheese in England East Midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · East Midlands
The Nags Head Public (number 20) House And Attached Walls, Railings, Gate And Overthrow
The Nags Head Public (number 20) House And Attached Walls, Railings, Gate And Overthrow in England East Midlands, United Kingdom.
More memorials in this region
📷 5Memorials & monuments · East Midlands
Bainton Buttercross
Bainton Buttercross is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Memorials & monuments · East Midlands
clock tower and war memorial
clock tower and war memorial is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Memorials & monuments · East Midlands
John Clare Memorial
John Clare Memorial is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Memorials & monuments · East Midlands
The Butter Cross
The Butter Cross is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Mount motte at Melton Mowbray (Scheduled Monument)?
- The Mount motte at Melton Mowbray (Scheduled Monument) is in Leicestershire, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode LE13 0GF), in the parish of Melton, unparished area.
- What is The Mount motte at Melton Mowbray (Scheduled Monument)?
- The Mount motte at Melton Mowbray (Scheduled Monument) — a memorial in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to The Mount motte at Melton Mowbray (Scheduled Monument)?
- The nearest railway station is Melton Mowbray, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode LE13 0GF.
- Is The Mount motte at Melton Mowbray (Scheduled Monument) free to visit?
- Yes, The Mount motte at Melton Mowbray (Scheduled Monument) is free to enter.
- How do I get to The Mount motte at Melton Mowbray (Scheduled Monument)?
- The nearest railway station is Melton Mowbray, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LE13 0GF.