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Northampton Castle is a Norman fortification established in the late eleventh century following the Conquest. The castle consisted of a motte and bailey arrangement, typical of early Norman defensive architecture, with the motte located within the town itself. Though substantially demolished in the seventeenth century, surviving earthworks and masonry fragments remain visible, including portions of the castle bank and ditch that continue to define the topography of central Northampton. The site retains archaeological and historical significance as evidence of Norman settlement and administrative control in the East Midlands during the medieval period.
Northampton Castle, remains of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1003176. View the official record →
Northampton Castle is a Norman fortification established in the late eleventh century following the Conquest. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1003176.
Northampton Castle, remains of 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 1003176.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Saxon palace complex and Saxon and medieval urban deposits in the centre of Northampton (0.2 km), Eleanor Cross 1km south west of Delapre Abbey (2.3 km), Multivallate hillfort at Hunsbury Hill (2.3 km).
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