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The Mount ringwork at Alderton is a medieval fortified enclosure located in Northamptonshire. The monument comprises an earthwork consisting of a raised mound surrounded by a ditch, characteristic of ringwork fortifications constructed during the Norman period or later medieval centuries. Such structures typically served defensive or administrative functions for local landholding families. The site represents a form of modest fortification common in medieval England, distinct from the larger motte-and-bailey castles yet serving similar purposes of territorial control and settlement protection.
The Mount ringwork at Alderton is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1010255. View the official record →
The Mount ringwork at Alderton is a medieval fortified enclosure located in Northamptonshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1010255.
The Mount ringwork at Alderton 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 1010255.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Motte NW of the parish church (0.2 km), Moor End Castle moated site and fish pond (2.8 km), Roman villa SE of Stokegap Lodge (3.3 km).
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