Rochford motte

Access unclearno public right of way confirmed — check locally before setting out

Earthworks onlybanks, ditches and platforms — read the ground, not walls

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A motte-and-bailey castle once stood here — today it survives as earthworks in Worcestershire. It is one of three motte-and-bailey castles the Albion Guide charts in the county. Castle Tump, a motte castle and causeway and Castle Toot motte are among the castles within 9.2 km. The nearest railway station is Ludlow, 13.3 km to the north-west.

Full name: Motte castle 50m north east of Rochford church

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