Castle Close

Castle Close Wildlife and Heritage Site

 

Castle Close Medieval Moated Site

In 2006 Sharnbrook Parish Council took ownership of Castle Close off Lodge Road, Sharnbrook. Castle Close is a small wooded area and at its heart are the earthwork remains of a medieval moated site. The archaeological site is recognised as nationally important and as such is a Scheduled Monument.

The Heritage and Environment Service at the County Council provided specialist archaeological advice to Sharnbrook Parish Council, including how best to manage and interpret the monument and the surrounding area, commissioning archaeological surveys and obtaining necessary consents. Working in partnership with the Bedfordshire Rural Communities Charity (BRCC) we assisted the Parish Council to improve the management of the site and access to it in order to make Castle Close an enjoyable resource for all.

Castle Close has now been officially launched as a Wildlife and Heritage Site and is open to members of the public to enjoy. If you would like assistance to promote the local heritage of your area or want to find out more about the projects we support please contact either:

Hannah Firth (hannah.firth@bedscc.gov.uk|) 01234 276381
or
Martin Oake (martin.oake@bedscc.gov.uk|) 01234 228074