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Old Wolverton is a deserted medieval settlement in Buckinghamshire comprising a motte and bailey castle, abandoned village, and monastic grange. The motte and bailey fortification, which dates to the Norman period following 1066, represents early medieval military architecture, whilst the associated settlement and agricultural complex reflect the medieval economic and social organisation of the locality. The site's abandonment occurred during the later medieval period, leaving earthwork remains that survive as archaeological evidence of Norman settlement and monastic land management in the Midlands region. The monument is protected as a scheduled ancient monument in recognition of its significance for understanding medieval settlement patterns and manorial organisation.
Motte and bailey castle, deserted village and monastic grange at Old Wolverton is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1013660. View the official record →
Old Wolverton is a deserted medieval settlement in Buckinghamshire comprising a motte and bailey castle, abandoned village, and monastic grange. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1013660.
Motte and bailey castle, deserted village and monastic grange at Old Wolverton 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 1013660.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bradwell Abbey: a Benedictine priory, chapel and fishpond (3 km), Bradwell castle mound: a motte and bailey castle 80m north east of St. Lawrence's Church. (3.4 km), A medieval manorial complex comprising a twin moated site, fishpond and associated earthworks 750m west of St Mary's Church (5.1 km).
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