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Rayleigh Mount

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One of the best Norman motte and bailey castle sites of Essex, a county blessed with several fine examples. The castle mound is set within a ditch surrounded by a wide rampart, which stretches to form a bailey on one side.

Rayleigh Castle existed at the time of the Domesday Book in 1086. It was probably erected by Sweyn of Essex, son of Robert fitz Wymarc, shortly after the Norman Conquest. The castle was in use until the 13th century. Excavations on the site show that the base of the castle mound was reinforced with rubble to shore up the mass of the mound.

The nearby windmill, operated by Rochford District Council, houses a display on the history of the castle mound.
Rayleigh, Essex, England, SS6 7HD

About Rayleigh Mount
Attraction Type: Castle
Location: The castle mound is located near Mill Hall car park, 100 yards or so off High Street in Rayleigh centre
Website: Rayleigh Mount
Phone: 01284 747500
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Photo Credit: John Myers, licensed for reuse under the Creative Commons Licence
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Nearest Towns and Villages Gillingham - 13.9 miles away Rochester - 14.5 miles away Gravesend - 14.8 miles away Chatham - 14.8 miles away Cobham - 16.6 miles away Dartford - 19.2 miles away Aylesford - 21.7 miles away Maidstone - 22.5 miles away

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Nearest Self Catering Cottages

Ivydene - 11.7 miles from Rayleigh Mount Heybridge, Essex Sleeps: 5 Stay from: £220

Plover - 25.5 miles from Rayleigh Mount Elmstead, Essex Sleeps: 4 Stay from: £290

Swallow - 25.5 miles from Rayleigh Mount Elmstead, Essex Sleeps: 4 Stay from: £290

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Frasers (formerly Muggeridge Farm Guest House) - 2.9 miles from Rayleigh Mount Battlesbridge, Essex Stay from: £53.00

Essex County Hotel - 3.7 miles from Rayleigh Mount Southend-on-Sea, Essex Stay from: £57.00

The Oakland Hotel - 3.9 miles from Rayleigh Mount Chelmsford, Essex Stay from: £39.50

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Frasers - 2.9 miles from Rayleigh Mount Battlesbridge, Essex From: £58.00

The Cherry Tree - 5.4 miles from Rayleigh Mount Rochford, Essex From: £95.00

Rothmans Bed & Breakfast - 10 miles from Rayleigh Mount Chelmsford, Essex From: £22.00

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Southend On Sea
Tourist Information Centre
Western Esplanade
Southend On Sea
Essex
England
SS1 1EE
Tel: 01702 215 120
Fax: 01702 611 889
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