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The Gatehouse of manor house is a medieval gatehouse structure located in Northamptonshire, England. As a designated ancient monument, it represents an example of defensive or prestige architecture characteristic of established manor complexes during the medieval period. The structure would have served both practical and symbolic functions, controlling access to the manor grounds and demonstrating the status of its owner. Such gatehouses typically date from the thirteenth to sixteenth centuries and often survive as remnants of larger manor house complexes that have been substantially altered or demolished over subsequent centuries.
Gatehouse of manor house is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1006828. View the official record →
The Gatehouse of manor house is a medieval gatehouse structure located in Northamptonshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1006828.
Gatehouse of manor house 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 1006828.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Shrunken village at Upton (8.4 km), Ferry Bridge (9.4 km), The Standing Stones 'Robin Hood' and 'Little John' (9.5 km).
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