Scheduled MonumentsEnglandA ringwork and bailey castle, and 17th century formal garden remains, at Bourn Hall

A ringwork and bailey castle, and 17th century formal garden remains, at Bourn Hall

England
List entry 1014238
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Bourn Hall is a medieval fortification comprising a ringwork and bailey castle, situated in Cambridgeshire. The ringwork, a circular or oval earthwork enclosed by a bank and ditch, represents a common form of Norman or early medieval defensive settlement, likely dating from the 11th or 12th century. The site retains visible earthwork remains of both the ringwork and bailey elements. Formal garden features from the 17th century survive at the location, indicating later residential development and landscaping of the medieval fortification site.

A ringwork and bailey castle, and 17th century formal garden remains, at Bourn Hall is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1014238. View the official record →

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What is A ringwork and bailey castle, and 17th century formal garden remains, at Bourn Hall?

Bourn Hall is a medieval fortification comprising a ringwork and bailey castle, situated in Cambridgeshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1014238.

Who is responsible for protecting A ringwork and bailey castle, and 17th century formal garden remains, at Bourn Hall?

A ringwork and bailey castle, and 17th century formal garden remains, at Bourn Hall 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 1014238.

What other scheduled monuments are near A ringwork and bailey castle, and 17th century formal garden remains, at Bourn Hall?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Moulton Hills Roman barrows (0.9 km), Bourn Windmill (2.1 km), Moated site at Moat House Farm (2.3 km).

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