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Bletsoe Castle is a moated site with associated garden earthworks located in Bedfordshire. The castle originated in the Norman period, with the moated enclosure representing a significant defensive and residential feature typical of medieval aristocratic settlement. The site's earthworks include the substantial moat system and traces of ornamental or productive garden features, indicating the integrated domestic and agricultural functions of the castle precinct. The monument survives as an important archaeological record of medieval settlement and land use patterns in the East Midlands region.
Moated site with garden earthworks at Bletsoe Castle is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1012365. View the official record →
Bletsoe Castle is a moated site with associated garden earthworks located in Bedfordshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1012365.
Moated site with garden earthworks at Bletsoe 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 1012365.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Oakley churchyard cross (5.7 km), Oakley Bridge (5.8 km), Stevington village cross (6.3 km).
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