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    Rayleigh Mount
    Rayleigh, Essex
    Telephone: 01284 747500
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    Norman motte and bailey remains
    • Site of a Domesday castle erected by Sweyn of Essex
    • Distinctive 'motte & bailey' defences
    • Wildlife haven in Rayleigh town centre
    • Sweeping views across the Crouch Valley
    • Open air theatre in summer
    • History display in adjacent windmill (opening restricted, not NT)

    What's new this year
    Views of the Mount and new exhibition on the history of Rayleigh in the adjacent windmill (owned by Rochford District Council. Tel. 01702 318120 for details)

    Points to noteNo WC, nearest WC in Mill Hall

    Opening arrangements
     Summer  7–6 Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa Su
     Winter  7–5 Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa Su
    KEY: Dark blue=open
    The Mount closes 2 Sats and other opening times may vary. Tel. for details. Last admission 30mins before closing

    Contact details

    01284 747500
    Email: rayleighmount@nationaltrust.org.uk


    Admission prices

    Admission free


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