Gunthorpe Henge

In the civil parish of Gunthorpe.
In the historic county of Nottinghamshire (Modern Authority of Nottinghamshire, 1974 county of Nottinghamshire).

Earthwork enclosure interpreted as possible Late Neolithic/Bronze Age henge or medieval ringwork. A substantial circular enclosure defined by a broad ditch 15m wide and 1.5m deep, and a possible outer bank 5m wide and 0.75m high. Approximate diameter (excluding the possible bank) is 85m. There is a clearly defined south eastern entrance with very regular, squared ditch terminals. The site is scheduled as a henge, although in the absence of firm evidence, alternative interpretations, such as a medieval ringwork, cannot be ruled out. Close to Church and later hall. Overlooks crossing of River Trent. Speight notes that King John is recorded at staying at Gunthorpe and suggested their may have been a castle here but does not mention this specific site.

This site has been described as a;
Timber Castle.
The confidence that this site is a medieval fortification or palace is Possible.
Cropmarks/slight earthworks remains.

This site is a scheduled monument protected by law.

The Ordnance Survey Map Grid Reference is SK67874457

Modern Map from Good for landscape form and features	Modern Map from Good for general location
Air Photo from	1st edition OS Map from

Sources of information, references and further reading

PastScape number; 1087656

• Web site links
  • http://www.thorotonsociety.org.uk/gateway/places/castles/castles1.htm
• Journal Articles
  • Speight, Sarah, 1994, 'Early Medieval Castles in Nottinghamshire' Transactions of the Thoroton Society of Nottinghamshire Vol98 p69