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Warren Knoll is a motte castle located in Bedfordshire, England, which dates to the Norman period. The monument consists of a substantial earthwork mound typical of early medieval castle construction, which was subsequently adapted for use as a rabbit warren, a common practice in the medieval and early modern periods when such elevated sites were repurposed for game management. The reuse of the motte demonstrates the flexibility of medieval land use and the enduring value of strategically positioned landscape features. This dual function reflects both the military significance of the site in the post-Conquest period and its later economic importance to the local estate.
Warren Knoll: a motte castle reused as a warren is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1009397. View the official record →
Warren Knoll is a motte castle located in Bedfordshire, England, which dates to the Norman period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1009397.
Warren Knoll: a motte castle reused as a warren 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 1009397.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Barn and fishpond and moated site with dovecote at Church Farm (5 km), Butler's Manor moated site (5.6 km), Moated site 90m north east of Ashby Villas (6.6 km).
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