Archaeological sites · West Midlands
Motte and bailey castle, deserted village and monastic grange at Old Wolverton
Motte and bailey castle, deserted village and monastic grange at Old Wolverton — archaeological site in Old Wolverton, Buckinghamshire, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Wolverton · 1.6 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Motte and bailey castle, deserted village and monastic grange at Old Wolverton is an archaeological site in the United Kingdom. Heritage designation: scheduled monument. Wikidata describes it as: "archaeological site in Old Wolverton, Buckinghamshire, England, UK". Coordinates: 52.0657°, -0.8281°.
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Place summary
The Motte and bailey castle, deserted village, and monastic grange at Old Wolverton is an archaeological site located in the West Midlands. It is designated as a scheduled monument, highlighting its historical significance. The site provides insight into medieval settlement patterns and land use.
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- Coordinates
- 52.0657, -0.8281
- District
- Milton Keynes
- Parish
- Wolverton and Greenleys
- Postcode
- MK12 5SL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Milton Keynes North
- Nearest railway station
- Wolverton — 1.6 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17678411 (CC0)
- commons: Wolverton Motte & Bailey Castle, Old Wolverton.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Motte and bailey castle, deserted village and monastic grange at Old Wolverton?
- Motte and bailey castle, deserted village and monastic grange at Old Wolverton is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode MK12 5SL), in the parish of Wolverton and Greenleys.
- Is Motte and bailey castle, deserted village and monastic grange at Old Wolverton a listed building?
- Motte and bailey castle, deserted village and monastic grange at Old Wolverton is officially recognised as scheduled monument listed.
- How do I get to Motte and bailey castle, deserted village and monastic grange at Old Wolverton?
- The nearest railway station is Wolverton, about 1.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode MK12 5SL.