Thurlaston Mound

Also known as, or recorded in historical documents as; Blue Boar Farm Mound

In the civil parish of Bourton and Draycote.
In the historic county of Warwickshire (Modern Authority of Warwickshire, 1974 county of Warwickshire).

Earthwork remains of a Mound, possibly a small motte. There is no visible evidence for a bailey. Excavated in 1967. No building foundations or post holes were found. Mr Thompson concluded that it was a small motte, and supposed there to be a bailey to the S or SE. 1968: This mound is low and tree-covered with a surrounding ditch but no visible evidence of a bailey. Even though Mr R. Thompson's excavation was negative re dating, the feature has all the appearance of being a motte and, in plan and profile, is similar to, though smaller than, Allesley Castle (West Midlands). Isolated from settlement but overlooking significant crossroads (?Gallows mound). Excavation apparently not published.

This site has been described as a;
Timber Castle.
The confidence that this site is a medieval fortification or palace is Questionable.
Earthworks remains.

The Ordnance Survey Map Grid Reference is SP45077193

Modern Map from Good for landscape form and features	Modern Map from Good for general location
Air Photo from	1st edition OS Map from

Sources of information, references and further reading

PastScape number; 337673

County Sites and Monuments Record number; 3323

• Web site links
  • http://timetrail.warwickshire.gov.uk/detail.aspx?monuid=WA3323