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Remains of a moated monastic retreat house, manorial courthouse and inn is a multi-functional medieval complex located in Northamptonshire, England. The site comprises structural remains enclosed within a substantial moat, reflecting its importance as both a religious and secular administrative centre during the medieval period. The complex served the dual purposes of providing monastic accommodation and retreat, while simultaneously functioning as a manorial courthouse and inn, suggesting significant status and use within the local medieval hierarchy. The surviving archaeological evidence, including the moated enclosure itself, documents the physical infrastructure of what was a considerable establishment serving multiple community functions across ecclesiastical and lay domains.
Remains of a moated monastic retreat house, manorial courthouse and inn is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1009844. View the official record →
Remains of a moated monastic retreat house, manorial courthouse and inn is a multi-functional medieval complex located in Northamptonshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1009844.
Remains of a moated monastic retreat house, manorial courthouse and inn 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 1009844.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Dower House, Fawsley Park (1.5 km), 'Burnt Walls' earthworks (3.1 km), Everdon Bridge (4.1 km).
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