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This late Anglo-Saxon or early medieval fortified manorial complex is located west of Wadenhoe village in Northamptonshire and represents an important example of elite settlement from the early medieval period. The site comprises defensive earthworks and associated features characteristic of a high-status residence, with elements including part of an adjoining deer park that testifies to the wealth and hunting privileges of its medieval occupants. The fortified nature of the complex indicates a settlement of some significance during a period when such enclosed manorial establishments served both residential and defensive functions for the landed gentry. The survival of these earthwork remains provides valuable archaeological evidence for understanding the development of manorial settlement patterns and aristocratic landholding in early medieval Northamptonshire.
A late Anglo-Saxon or early medieval fortified manorial complex to the west of Wadenhoe village, including part of an associated deer park. is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1003628. View the official record →
This late Anglo-Saxon or early medieval fortified manorial complex is located west of Wadenhoe village in Northamptonshire and represents an important example of elite settlement from the early medieval period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1003628.
A late Anglo-Saxon or early medieval fortified manorial complex to the west of Wadenhoe village, including part of an associated deer park. is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic England (NHLE) — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in England. The official designation reference is 1003628.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Roman timber bridge over Harper Brook (3.2 km), Titchmarsh Roman Town (3.8 km), Titchmarsh Castle moated site and fishponds (4.1 km).
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