Archaeological sites · South East England
Motte and bailey castle, deserted village and monastic grange at Old Wolverton
In or near Bradwell Abbey.
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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📷 5Frequently 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.
- What 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 — archaeological site in Old Wolverton, Buckinghamshire, England, UK.
- 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 use postcode MK12 5SL.
- 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.
- Is Motte and bailey castle, deserted village and monastic grange at Old Wolverton free to visit?
- Yes, Motte and bailey castle, deserted village and monastic grange at Old Wolverton is free to enter.
- 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.