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The Mount ringwork at Alderton is a Norman fortified site consisting of a motte-and-bailey earthwork dating to the eleventh or twelfth century. The monument comprises a substantial raised mound surrounded by a ditch, with an associated bailey or outer enclosure, typical of early Norman defensive architecture in England following the Conquest. The ringwork demonstrates the characteristic form of minor baronial fortifications constructed during the period of Norman settlement and consolidation in the Midlands. Its earthwork remains, though degraded by time and agricultural activity, preserve evidence of the military organisation and landholding patterns established in post-Conquest Northamptonshire.
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 Norman fortified site consisting of a motte-and-bailey earthwork dating to the eleventh or twelfth century. 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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