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Ampthill Castle is a medieval magnate's residence founded in the late 15th century by John de la Pole on a site in Bedfordshire, England. The castle originally comprised a substantial stone keep surrounded by fortified earthworks, reflecting the defensive and residential requirements of a wealthy nobleman's household during the late medieval period. The monument survives today principally as earthen mounds and ditches that trace the outline of the former fortifications, with the elevated motte and surrounding baileys remaining visible features of the landscape. Though largely ruined, these remains continue to demonstrate the scale and importance of the residence during its period of occupation in the 15th and 16th centuries.
Ampthill Castle: a medieval magnate's residence is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1009630. View the official record →
Ampthill Castle is a medieval magnate's residence founded in the late 15th century by John de la Pole on a site in Bedfordshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1009630.
Ampthill Castle: a medieval magnate's residence 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 1009630.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Moated site at Ruxox Farm (3.4 km), The Mount: a motte and bailey castle (4.1 km), The De Grey Mausoleum (4.3 km).
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