Old Warden Castle
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| Old Warden Castle | |
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Bedfordshire | |
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| 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]
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References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 National Monuments Record: No. 362766 – Quince Hill
- ↑ A History of the County of Bedford - Volume 3 pp 251-256: Parishes: Old Warden (Victoria County History)