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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
    New model of the castle on display in the adjacent windmill

    Points to noteThe windmill is owned and operated by Rochford District Council (telephone 01702 318120 for opening times). No 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 Saturdays and other opening times may vary. Telephone 01284 747500 for details. Last admission 30 minutes before closing

    Contact details

    01284 747500
    Email: rayleighmount@nationaltrust.org.uk



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