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Cainhoe Castle / Watergate Farm Near Ampthill
Open access is made available to visit the site of Cainhoe Castle, an important Scheduled Ancient Monument comprising a medieval motte and bailey castle and associated moated site, fishponds and field system. It is situated on the south side of the River Flitt valley near Clophill, and is one of the best preserved motte and bailey castles in Bedfordshire. The site is being managed to remove and control scrub encroachment and to prevent erosion damage to earthworks by maintaining a healthy grass sward.
County
BEDFORDSHIRE |
Click to see the Site Map (PDF) |
Grid Reference
TL095370 (link to Interactive Map in a new window) |
OS Landranger No.
153 |
CPH Reference Number
01/130/0130 |
Near To
Ampthill |
Area of Walk
11.4 ha |
Best time to visit
All Year |
Access end date
31/10/2016 |
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Accessibility Information
Data not yet available
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BEDFORDSHIRE
Information Last Updated
17 April, 2010
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