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Desborough Castle is a prehistoric earthwork located near Desborough in Buckinghamshire. The site comprises a substantial univallate hillfort with a single defensive bank and ditch, characteristic of Iron Age settlement patterns in southern England. The monument occupies a commanding position on elevated terrain, affording extensive views across the surrounding landscape, a typical strategic consideration for such fortifications. Its construction and use are broadly attributed to the Iron Age period, though the specific date of establishment and duration of occupation remain subjects of ongoing archaeological study.
Desborough Castle is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1020863. View the official record →
Desborough Castle is a prehistoric earthwork located near Desborough in Buckinghamshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1020863.
Desborough 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 1020863.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Castle Hill, a motte and bailey castle and Saxon burial 50m west of Castle Hill House (1.9 km), St John the Baptist's Hospital (2.3 km), Camp on Church Hill (2.7 km).
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