Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBarnwell Castle

Barnwell Castle

England
List entry 1003624
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

© Mapbox · © OpenStreetMap contributors · Boundary data © Historic England (NHLE)

Overview

History & significance

Barnwell Castle is a Norman castle situated in Northamptonshire, founded in the twelfth century as a motte-and-bailey fortification. The site preserves substantial remains of its stone keep and surrounding defensive works, which were developed and strengthened over successive medieval centuries. The castle served as a significant stronghold for its lords and played a role in regional medieval politics before falling into decline in the later medieval period. Today the earthworks and fragmentary stone structures remain visible as testimony to Norman military architecture in the English Midlands.

Barnwell Castle is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1003624. View the official record →

About this monument

Questions & answers

What is Barnwell Castle?

Barnwell Castle is a Norman castle situated in Northamptonshire, founded in the twelfth century as a motte-and-bailey fortification. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1003624.

Who is responsible for protecting Barnwell Castle?

Barnwell Castle 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 1003624.

What other scheduled monuments are near Barnwell Castle?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Site of manor house and gardens (0.7 km), Group of enclosures S of Ratling Irons Plantation (3.5 km), Beaulieu Hall moated site. (4.5 km).

Aubrey Research

Generate a full report for this location

Aubrey generates in-depth historical research for any address in the UK — drawing on scheduled monument data, Domesday records, Roman heritage, PAS finds and medieval history to reveal the complete story of a landscape.

Research the area around Barnwell Castle