Thorpe Waterville Castle, Medieval fortress ruins in Thorpe Waterville, England
The stone barn measuring 70 by 26 feet stands as the primary remnant of this medieval fortified manor house, featuring an octagonal chimney.
Walter de Langton, Bishop of Lichfield, constructed the castle in 1300 after receiving permission to fortify the structure with battlements and defensive features.
The castle transformation from a medieval noble residence to an agricultural building reflects the changes in English social structure through the centuries.
Located off the A605 road, 10 miles east of Kettering, the castle remains are accessible through a public footpath near the village center.
The castle's surviving barn retains two circular windows in its north gable and represents one of the few medieval structures converted for agricultural use.
Location: Thorpe Achurch
Part of: Castle earthworks and barn at Thorpe Waterville
GPS coordinates: 52.42130,-0.49780
Latest update: March 4, 2025 19:20
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