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The Mount

Heritage Site in Essex

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The Mount

Stubble field north of Fen Lane
Stubble field north of Fen Lane Credit: JThomas

The Mount in Essex is a historically significant heritage site located in the village of Mountnessing. It is an ancient earthwork that dates back to the Iron Age, around 400 BC. The site is believed to have been a defensive structure, possibly a hillfort or a motte and bailey castle.

The Mount is situated on a gently sloping hill, and it consists of a circular mound surrounded by a ditch. The mound itself measures approximately 45 meters in diameter and stands at a height of around 5 meters. The ditch, which encircles the mound, is approximately 10 meters wide and 2 meters deep.

Archaeological excavations carried out at The Mount have revealed evidence of Iron Age occupation, including pottery fragments and animal bones. This suggests that the site was used as a settlement during this period.

Over the centuries, The Mount has undergone various modifications and adaptations. During the medieval period, it is thought to have been transformed into a small castle, with the addition of wooden structures on top of the mound.

Today, The Mount is a protected heritage site, recognized for its historical and archaeological significance. It attracts visitors who are interested in exploring its ancient past and experiencing the tranquil beauty of the surrounding countryside. The site is easily accessible, with footpaths leading to the top of the mound, providing panoramic views of the surrounding landscape.

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The Mount Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.527/0.313 or Grid Reference TQ6083. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Stubble field north of Fen Lane
Stubble field north of Fen Lane
Fen Lane heading east Towards Bulphan.
Fen Lane heading east
Towards Bulphan.
Fen Farm Cottages On Fen Lane.
Fen Farm Cottages
On Fen Lane.
Farm track (footpath) off Fen Lane
Farm track (footpath) off Fen Lane
Stubble field and pylon Off Fen Lane.
Stubble field and pylon
Off Fen Lane.
On Guard! It's My Footpath! The footpath shown links “The Grove” North Ockendon with a group of farms, Home, Corner & Fen Farms in Fen Lane. The path slopes steeply (for Essex!) into the flood plain of the Mardike River Valley with the power lines following the right of way. The photo was taken looking to the East. In the far distance can be seen Westley Heights near Laindon.
On Guard! It's My Footpath!
The footpath shown links “The Grove” North Ockendon with a group of farms, Home, Corner & Fen Farms in Fen Lane. The path slopes steeply (for Essex!) into the flood plain of the Mardike River Valley with the power lines following the right of way. The photo was taken looking to the East. In the far distance can be seen Westley Heights near Laindon.
Ruins At Ockendon Hall The ruins seen through the trees and across the moat are probably that of the undershot wheel water mill that stood on this site. Unusually the milling business had dual power there was also the substantial remains of a wooden windmill on the site until it collapsed during a gale in November 1977. NB there is a mistake on older OS maps that refer to Ockenden Hall rather than Ockendon, a common mistake.
Ruins At Ockendon Hall
The ruins seen through the trees and across the moat are probably that of the undershot wheel water mill that stood on this site. Unusually the milling business had dual power there was also the substantial remains of a wooden windmill on the site until it collapsed during a gale in November 1977. NB there is a mistake on older OS maps that refer to Ockenden Hall rather than Ockendon, a common mistake.
Paddock & Pond These horses are grazing on Little Mollands Farm. Picture was taken looking west with Grange Farm behind me.
Paddock & Pond
These horses are grazing on Little Mollands Farm. Picture was taken looking west with Grange Farm behind me.
Grangewaters This is a picture of Grangewaters water activities centre. Until late in 2004 the general public had unrestricted access to the entire water park apart from the waters of lake itself. Due to continuous vandalism and theft the council has fenced off the activity centre. As is the way with petty bureaucrats to save money they have used a fence that offers no real challenge to mindless thugs but prevents honest citizens enjoying a walk around the facilities their council tax pays for.
Grangewaters
This is a picture of Grangewaters water activities centre. Until late in 2004 the general public had unrestricted access to the entire water park apart from the waters of lake itself. Due to continuous vandalism and theft the council has fenced off the activity centre. As is the way with petty bureaucrats to save money they have used a fence that offers no real challenge to mindless thugs but prevents honest citizens enjoying a walk around the facilities their council tax pays for.
The Ockendon to Bulphan Footpath A dog-leg on the footpath/farm track that runs from South Ockendon Village Green to Bulphan. It is not a camera trick the avenue of trees really is leaning over (it gets windy round here!). The picture is taken looking towards Ockendon
The Ockendon to Bulphan Footpath
A dog-leg on the footpath/farm track that runs from South Ockendon Village Green to Bulphan. It is not a camera trick the avenue of trees really is leaning over (it gets windy round here!). The picture is taken looking towards Ockendon
Boundary Ditch The fence is there to save you falling into a rather unprepossing bramble covered ditch whose claim to fame is that it marks a borough constituency boundary.
Boundary Ditch
The fence is there to save you falling into a rather unprepossing bramble covered ditch whose claim to fame is that it marks a borough constituency boundary.
Bend in the Mardike At this point the Mardike just pops into TQ6283 if the dry weather and growth of plants continues there will be no flow at all.
Bend in the Mardike
At this point the Mardike just pops into TQ6283 if the dry weather and growth of plants continues there will be no flow at all.
Defunct Combine Harvester I would hate to be the farmer’s insurance man! I wonder if in 50 years' time this wreck would have the same romance as <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/59982">TQ5986 : Restoration Project on Footpath 232</a> ?
Defunct Combine Harvester
I would hate to be the farmer’s insurance man! I wonder if in 50 years' time this wreck would have the same romance as TQ5986 : Restoration Project on Footpath 232 ?
Footbridge over the Mardyke Near Bulphan at the northern end of the Mardyke Way.
Footbridge over the Mardyke
Near Bulphan at the northern end of the Mardyke Way.
Fen Lane, near North Ockendon A view east, along Fen Lane. The Essex border is not far away, but this location is within Greater London.
Fen Lane, near North Ockendon
A view east, along Fen Lane. The Essex border is not far away, but this location is within Greater London.
Fen Lane, near North Ockendon A view east along Fen Lane, taken on a warm and sunny August afternoon. Despite being rural, this location is within Greater London.
Fen Lane, near North Ockendon
A view east along Fen Lane, taken on a warm and sunny August afternoon. Despite being rural, this location is within Greater London.
Fen Lane, near North Ockendon Fen Lane, approaching a sharp double bend.
Fen Lane, near North Ockendon
Fen Lane, approaching a sharp double bend.
Farm driveway near North Ockendon The signpost to the right of the image indicates that this driveway leading to a farm is a public right of way for people on foot.
Farm driveway near North Ockendon
The signpost to the right of the image indicates that this driveway leading to a farm is a public right of way for people on foot.
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The Mount is located at Grid Ref: TQ6083 (Lat: 51.527, Lng: 0.313)

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