Old Warden Castle, also known as Quince Hill, is located in the village of Old Warden, in the county of Bedfordshire, England.
Old Warden Castle | |
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Quince Hill | |
Old Warden, Bedfordshire, England | |
Coordinates | 52°05′15″N 0°20′33″W / 52.08740°N 0.34244°W |
Grid reference | grid reference TL136445 |
Type | Castle |
Site information | |
Condition | Earthworks |
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]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ a b Historic England. "Quince Hill (362766)". Research records (formerly PastScape). Retrieved 15 August 2012.
- ^ William Page. "A History of the County of Bedford: Volume 3". Victoria County History. www.british-history.ac.uk. Retrieved 15 August 2012.