Merbach; The Tump

Has been described as a Possible Timber Castle (Motte)

There are no visible remains

NameMerbach; The Tump
Alternative Names
Historic CountryHerefordshire
Modern AuthorityHerefordshire
1974 AuthorityHereford and Worcester
Civil ParishClifford

Place name 'tump' overlooking the stream crossing at Merbach Bridge and overlooking the River Wye. (Herefordshire HER)

Gatehouse Comments

This is site is situated in a narrow passage between the River Wye and a steep hill side. Although there is no physical evidence the location is similar to some over small mottes possibly associated with toll collection.

- Philip Davis

Not scheduled

Not Listed

County Historic Environment Record
OS Map Grid ReferenceSO304453
Latitude52.1024589538574
Longitude-3.01815009117126
Eastings330400
Northings245300
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Books

  • Shoesmith, Ron, 2009 (Rev edn.), Castles and Moated Sites of Herefordshire (Logaston Press) p. 92