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'''Barnwell Castle''' is a ruined castle, south of the town of [[Oundle]], and west of the village of [[Barnwell, Northamptonshire]] ({{gbmapping|TL047853}}). It has been designated by [[English Heritage]] as a Grade I [[listed building]],<ref>{{Citation |
'''Barnwell Castle''' is a ruined castle, south of the town of [[Oundle]], and west of the village of [[Barnwell, Northamptonshire]] ({{gbmapping|TL047853}}). It has been designated by [[English Heritage]] as a Grade I [[listed building]],<ref>{{Citation|url=http://list.english-heritage.org.uk/resultsingle.aspx?uid=1294426 |title=Barnwell Castle (listing) |year=2011 |work=The National Heritage List for England |publisher=[[English Heritage]] |accessdate=8 May 2011 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20121004112644/http://list.english-heritage.org.uk/resultsingle.aspx?uid=1294426 |archivedate=4 October 2012 |df= }}</ref> and is a [[Scheduled Ancient Monument]].<ref>{{Citation|url=http://list.english-heritage.org.uk/resultsingle.aspx?uid=1003624 |title=Barnwell Castle (SAM) |year=2011 |work=The National Heritage List for England |publisher=[[English Heritage]] |accessdate=8 May 2011 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20121004113047/http://list.english-heritage.org.uk/resultsingle.aspx?uid=1003624 |archivedate=4 October 2012 |df= }}</ref> |
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A [[motte and bailey]] castle was erected in 1132.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.ecastles.co.uk/barnwell.html |title=Barnwell Castle |accessdate=2007-12-16 |publisher=ecastles.co.uk }}</ref> The stone castle was built during the reign of [[Henry III of England|King Henry III]] by the family of [[Berengar Le Moyne]]. In the [[English Civil War]] it was used by its owner, [[Edward Montagu, 1st Baron Montagu of Boughton|Sir Edward Montagu]], as an [[arsenal]] for the [[Cavalier|Royal]] cause.<ref>{{cite web |
A [[motte and bailey]] castle was erected in 1132.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.ecastles.co.uk/barnwell.html |title=Barnwell Castle |accessdate=2007-12-16 |publisher=ecastles.co.uk }}</ref> The stone castle was built during the reign of [[Henry III of England|King Henry III]] by the family of [[Berengar Le Moyne]]. In the [[English Civil War]] it was used by its owner, [[Edward Montagu, 1st Baron Montagu of Boughton|Sir Edward Montagu]], as an [[arsenal]] for the [[Cavalier|Royal]] cause.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.east-northantsonline.co.uk/pp/gold/viewGold.asp?IDType=Page&ID=5461 |title=Barnwell Castle |accessdate=2007-09-01 |publisher=East Northants On Line |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20061007212539/http://www.east-northantsonline.co.uk/pp/gold/viewGold.asp?IDType=Page&ID=5461 |archivedate=2006-10-07 |df= }}</ref> After the civil war the Montagu family built a substantial manor house, [[Barnwell Manor]], near the castle.<ref name=castleuk>{{cite web |url=http://www.castleuk.net/castle_lists_midlands/141/barnwellcastle.htm |title=Barnwell Castle |accessdate=2007-12-16 |publisher=CastleUK.net | archiveurl= https://web.archive.org/web/20080110100647/http://www.castleuk.net/castle_lists_midlands/141/barnwellcastle.htm| archivedate= 10 January 2008 <!--DASHBot-->| deadurl= no}}</ref> |
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Substantial parts of the castle remain. It is quadrilateral in shape with cylinder towers on the northeast, northwest and southwest corners. On the southeast corner is a twin-towered gatehouse. The walls are up to {{convert|30|ft|m|0}} high and over {{convert|12|ft|m|0}} thick.<ref>{{cite book | last =Fry | first =Plantagenet Somerset | authorlink =Plantagenet Somerset Fry | coauthors = | title =The David & Charles Book of Castles |edition= | publisher =David & Charles | year =1980 | location =Newton Abbot | url = | doi = | id = | isbn =0-7153-7976-3 | page =184 }}</ref> |
Substantial parts of the castle remain. It is quadrilateral in shape with cylinder towers on the northeast, northwest and southwest corners. On the southeast corner is a twin-towered gatehouse. The walls are up to {{convert|30|ft|m|0}} high and over {{convert|12|ft|m|0}} thick.<ref>{{cite book | last =Fry | first =Plantagenet Somerset | authorlink =Plantagenet Somerset Fry | coauthors = | title =The David & Charles Book of Castles |edition= | publisher =David & Charles | year =1980 | location =Newton Abbot | url = | doi = | id = | isbn =0-7153-7976-3 | page =184 }}</ref> |
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Revision as of 12:48, 27 October 2016
Barnwell Castle is a ruined castle, south of the town of Oundle, and west of the village of Barnwell, Northamptonshire (grid reference TL047853). It has been designated by English Heritage as a Grade I listed building,[1] and is a Scheduled Ancient Monument.[2]
A motte and bailey castle was erected in 1132.[3] The stone castle was built during the reign of King Henry III by the family of Berengar Le Moyne. In the English Civil War it was used by its owner, Sir Edward Montagu, as an arsenal for the Royal cause.[4] After the civil war the Montagu family built a substantial manor house, Barnwell Manor, near the castle.[5]
Substantial parts of the castle remain. It is quadrilateral in shape with cylinder towers on the northeast, northwest and southwest corners. On the southeast corner is a twin-towered gatehouse. The walls are up to 30 feet (9 m) high and over 12 feet (4 m) thick.[6]
The castle is privately owned and access is not permitted.[5]
See also
References
- ^ "Barnwell Castle (listing)", The National Heritage List for England, English Heritage, 2011, archived from the original on 4 October 2012, retrieved 8 May 2011
{{citation}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ "Barnwell Castle (SAM)", The National Heritage List for England, English Heritage, 2011, archived from the original on 4 October 2012, retrieved 8 May 2011
{{citation}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ "Barnwell Castle". ecastles.co.uk. Retrieved 2007-12-16.
- ^ "Barnwell Castle". East Northants On Line. Archived from the original on 2006-10-07. Retrieved 2007-09-01.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ a b "Barnwell Castle". CastleUK.net. Archived from the original on 10 January 2008. Retrieved 2007-12-16.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ Fry, Plantagenet Somerset (1980). The David & Charles Book of Castles. Newton Abbot: David & Charles. p. 184. ISBN 0-7153-7976-3.
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