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Fineshade is a motte and bailey castle situated in Northamptonshire, England. The site dates from the Norman period, with the earthwork comprising a substantial mound characteristic of early medieval fortification. The monument also incorporates monastic remains, reflecting its subsequent use or adaptation following the Norman period. As a scheduled ancient monument, Fineshade represents an important survival of early medieval military and ecclesiastical architecture in the East Midlands.
Fineshade motte and bailey castle and abbey is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1009601. View the official record →
Fineshade is a motte and bailey castle situated in Northamptonshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1009601.
Fineshade motte and bailey castle and abbey 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 1009601.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow north of Hill Side Spinney (1.2 km), Boundary cross 300m north of Alders Farm (1.7 km), Blatherwycke medieval village remains (1.8 km).
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