Castles · East Midlands
The Mount motte at Melton Mowbray
In or near Freeby.
The Mount motte at Melton Mowbray — scheduled monument-listed castle in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
Andrew Tatlow — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Melton Mowbray · 0.5 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
The Mount motte at Melton Mowbray is located in Melton, Leicestershire, with the postcode LE13 0GF. The nearest railway station is Melton Mowbray, which is 0.5 km away. Entry is free, but accessibility is limited for wheelchair users.
About
The Mount motte at Melton Mowbray is a scheduled monument-listed castle in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1010666). Listed status protects buildings and structures of special architectural or historic interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for further details.
Photo gallery
Heritage listing
Details This medieval motte castle, known as "The Mount" at Mount Pleasant, is located 50m south of the main Leicester Road, at Melton Mowbray. It is separated from the medieval town of Melton Mowbray by the river Eye. The mount is a circular earthwork approximately 30m in diameter and 3m high with a flat top 12m in diameter. There is no evidence of a surrounding ditch, although it is considered likely that one would have existed. A documentary reference to a motte at Melton, dated 1364, says it was granted to the Hospital of St.Lazarus at Burton Lazars and refers to cutting down trees on the mound. A reference in 1827 to a mill at Mount Pleasant suggests a later use of the site. MAP EXTRACT The site of the monument is shown on the attached map extract. Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 17023 Legacy System: RSM
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Mount motte at Melton Mowbray is a historic castle site located in the East Midlands. It is designated as a scheduled monument, highlighting its archaeological significance. The motte is an earthwork structure, characteristic of medieval fortifications.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 52.7620, -0.8933
- County
- Leicestershire
- District
- Melton
- Parish
- Melton, unparished area
- Postcode
- LE13 0GF
- Parliamentary constituency
- Melton and Syston
- Nearest railway station
- Melton Mowbray — 0.5 km
- Official site
- thegreatbritainguide.com
Sources
- wikidata: Q17648334 (CC0)
Other places nearby
The Mount motte at Melton Mowbray (Scheduled Monument)
Memorials & monuments · 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 · 0.5 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
📷 3Memorials & monuments · East Midlands
The Mount motte at Melton Mowbray (Scheduled Monument)
The Mount motte at Melton Mowbray (Scheduled Monument) — a memorial 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
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 castles in this region
📷 4Castles · East Midlands
Maxey Castle
Maxey Castle — castle, now ruinous, in Maxey, Cambridgeshire, England, UK.
📷 5Castles · East Midlands
Northborough Manor House
Northborough Manor House — Grade I listed house in Northborough, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, England, UK.
📷 5Castles · East Midlands
Wisbech Castle
Wisbech Castle — former castle in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, England.
📷 5Castles · East Midlands
Site of Stamford Castle
Site of Stamford Castle — a castle in england-london, United Kingdom.
Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Mount motte at Melton Mowbray?
- The Mount motte at Melton Mowbray 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?
- The Mount motte at Melton Mowbray — scheduled monument-listed castle in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to The Mount motte at Melton Mowbray?
- 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 a listed building?
- The Mount motte at Melton Mowbray is officially recognised as scheduled monument listed.
- Does The Mount motte at Melton Mowbray charge admission?
- The Mount motte at Melton Mowbray typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to The Mount motte at Melton Mowbray?
- The nearest railway station is Melton Mowbray, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LE13 0GF.