Castles · East Midlands
The Mount motte at Melton Mowbray
The Mount motte at Melton Mowbray — scheduled monument-listed castle in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
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.
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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.
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- Coordinates
- 52.7620, -0.8933
Sources
- wikidata: Q17648334 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Mount motte at Melton Mowbray?
- The Mount motte at Melton Mowbray is in the East Midlands, United Kingdom.
- 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.