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The fortified manorial complex west of Wadenhoe is a late Anglo-Saxon or early medieval defensive settlement that exemplifies the architectural and territorial ambitions of the period. The site comprises earthwork remains including ditch and bank formations characteristic of manorial fortification, supplemented by the fragmentary surviving elements of an associated deer park that once served the estate as both hunting ground and status symbol. Such complexes, typically dating from the ninth to twelfth centuries, represent the evolution of aristocratic power in the Anglo-Saxon and Norman periods, combining residential, defensive, and productive functions within a controlled landscape. The survival of both the manorial fortifications and adjoining park boundaries provides important archaeological evidence for understanding medieval settlement hierarchy and land management practices in the East Midlands.
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 →
The fortified manorial complex west of Wadenhoe is a late Anglo-Saxon or early medieval defensive settlement that exemplifies the architectural and territorial ambitions of the 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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A late Anglo-Saxon or early medieval fortified manorial complex to the west of Wadenhoe village, including part of an associated deer park. stands on Great Oolite Group, bedrock that formed in the Bathonian. The rock here is sandstone, limestone and argillaceous rocks.