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Benefield Castle

Hob Uid: 347454
Location :
Northamptonshire
East Northamptonshire
Benefield
Grid Ref : SP9871088450
Summary : The earthwork and buried remains of Benefield Castle, a medieval ringwork castle believed to have been constructed in the mid 12th century. It went out of use before 1315. The remains include a rectangular platform upon which are visible slight earthworks thought to indicate the remains of the castle's defensive, domestic and agricultural buildings. The platform is surrounded by a broad ditch, representing the original moat. this is in turn surrounded by an earthen bank. The castle is thought to have originated as a defended manor, later superseded by a manor house constructed a short distance to the north east.
More information : [SP 98738845] Benefield Castle [GT] (Site of) [TI] (1)

Only the moated platform of Benefield Castle remains. it has been derelict since 1315 or earlier. (2)

The date of the erection of the castle at Benefield is unknown, but it was built before 1208 and may be one of the many thrown up during Stephen's reign. (1135-54). (3)

Benefield Castle, scheduled. (4)

As described by authy 2. Published survey (25" undated) revised. (5)

Part of a wall still standing in the early 18th century. Entrance shown in centre of east side on 19th century maps. Earthworks modified by later ridge and furrow. Plan and section shown. (6)

Part of 1848 tithe map showing the water-filled moat around Benefield castle. (7)

SP 98718845. The remains of Benefield Castle, a medieval ringwork castle dating from the mid 12th century. It went out of use before 1315. The remains include a rectangular platform upon which are visible slight earthworks thought to indicate the remains of the castle's defensive, domestic and agricultural buildings. The platform is surrounded by a broad ditch, representing the original moat. This is in turn surrounded by an earthen bank. The castle is thought to have originated as a defended manor, later superseded by a manor house constructed a short distance to the north east. Scheduled. (8)

Listed by Cathcart king. (9)
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Source details : OS 6" 1958.
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Source details : Ancient Monuments in England and Wales 1955. p.50 (M.O.W.)
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Source details : F1 BHS 17-APR-1962
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Source details : Northants Record Office Benefield Tithe Map 1848
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Source details : Northants Record Office Benefield Enclosure Map 1824
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Source details : EH Scheduling amendment, 21-FEB-1997
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Monument Types:
Monument Period Name : Medieval
Display Date : Abandoned by 1315
Monument End Date : 1315
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Monument Type : Ringwork, Moat, Bank (Earthwork)
Evidence : Earthwork
Monument Period Name : Medieval
Display Date : Mid C12
Monument End Date : 1166
Monument Start Date : 1133
Monument Type : Ringwork, Agricultural Building, Moat
Evidence : Earthwork, Sub Surface Deposit
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External Cross Reference Source : Scheduled Monument Legacy (County No.)
External Cross Reference Number : NN 98
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External Cross Reference Source : SMR Number (Northamptonshire)
External Cross Reference Number : 812/1/0
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External Cross Reference Source : Scheduled Monument Legacy (National No.)
External Cross Reference Number : 17130
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External Cross Reference Source : National Monuments Record Number
External Cross Reference Number : SP 98 NE 2
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