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Barnwell Castle
Hob Uid: 360991
Location : Northamptonshire East Northamptonshire Barnwell
Grid Ref : TL0492085210
Summary : Castle constructed in 1266. It was oblong in plan with round and D-shaped corner towers and a gatehouse at one corner. Nothing remains within the walls as the buildings were demolished circa 1540. Remains of the walls and corner towers were excavated in 1980. The interior of the castle was probably used as a farmyard during the 18th and 19th centuries.
More information : [TL 04928521 ] Barnwell Castle [G.T.] (Remains of) [T.I.] (1) Barnwell Castle, a fortified dwelling, was built about 1266. It was oblong in shape with round corner towers and protected gateway. Nothing remains within the walls as the buildings were demolished in Elizabethan times. (2) Scheduled. (3) The castle remains are in good condition. The property of HRH the Duke of Gloucester. (4) Barnwell Castle. C.1266, built of limestone from local quarry. A rectangle of walls about 12' 0" thick and 20' to 25' high with round towers at corners, varying in plan, and arched entrance on SE corner flanked by semi-circular towers. Built by Bevenger le Moyne, afterwards in the possession of the Abbots of Ramsey, and bought by Sir Edward Montagu in c.1540. (5) In 1980 an excavation was carried out on the North East and North West towers in order to recover masonry for reconstruction work. [The GRN quoted in this reference is incorrect]. (6) Full description of make up layers and foundations. (7) Listed by Cathcart King. (10)

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Source details : Gotch J A. 1936. Old Halls of Northamptonshire, 37
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Monument Types:

Monument Period Name : Medieval
Display Date : Constructed 1266
Monument End Date : 1266
Monument Start Date : 1266
Monument Type : Castle, Angle Tower, Gatehouse, Curtain Wall
Evidence : Sub Surface Deposit, Ruined Building, Structure

Monument Period Name : Post Medieval
Display Date : C18/C19
Monument End Date : 1900
Monument Start Date : 1700
Monument Type : Farmyard
Evidence : Documentary Evidence

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Related Records from other datasets:

External Cross Reference Source : Listed Building List Entry Legacy Uid
External Cross Reference Number : 232573
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External Cross Reference Source : NBR Index Number
External Cross Reference Number : 61842
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External Cross Reference Source : Scheduled Monument Legacy (County No.)
External Cross Reference Number : NN 1
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External Cross Reference Source : National Monuments Record Number
External Cross Reference Number : TL 08 NW 1
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Associated Activities :
Activity type : FIELD OBSERVATION (VISUAL ASSESSMENT)
Start Date : 1969-10-01
End Date : 1969-10-01

Associated Activities :
Activity type : EXCAVATION
Start Date : 1980-01-01
End Date : 1980-12-31

Associated Activities :
Activity type : WATCHING BRIEF
Start Date : 1990-01-01
End Date : 1990-12-31

Associated Activities :
Activity type : ARCHITECTURAL SURVEY
Start Date : 1995-11-14
End Date : 1995-11-14

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Barnwell Castle