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Maxey Castle is a moated site with associated enclosures and a fishpond situated in Northamptonshire. The monument comprises a substantial moated platform with outer defensive works and water features that are characteristic of medieval manorial settlements. The site dates from the medieval period and represents the physical remains of a fortified residence of notable status, with the moat serving both defensive and practical functions typical of such establishments. The fishpond and surrounding enclosures indicate the managed landscape associated with a medieval manor, demonstrating the integration of domestic, defensive, and agricultural infrastructure within a single planned settlement.
Maxey Castle: a moated site with associated enclosures and a fishpond is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1008454. View the official record →
Maxey Castle is a moated site with associated enclosures and a fishpond situated in Northamptonshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1008454.
Maxey Castle: a moated site with associated enclosures and a fishpond 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 1008454.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Market cross (3.4 km), Torpel Manor (or castle), Ashton (4.2 km), Roman villa N of Oxey Wood (4.8 km).
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