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Old Warden Castle

Bedfordshire

Location
Grid reference: TL136445
Location: 52°5’14"N, 0°20’36"W
Village: Old Warden
History
Information
Condition: Earthworks

Old Warden Castle, also known as Quince Hill, is located in the village of Old Warden, in Bedfordshire.

It is uncertain whether it is a motte castle or a ringwork.[1]

Roman and Celtic remains have also been located at the site.[2]

Today, only earthworks remain. These are known locally as Quints or Quince Hill. In 1995 the site was classified as a Scheduled Monument.[1]

Outside links

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 National Monuments Record: No. 362766 – Quince Hill
  2. A History of the County of Bedford - Volume 3 pp 251-256: Parishes: Old Warden (Victoria County History)