Thorpe Wood
Wood, Forest in Northamptonshire
England
Thorpe Wood
Thorpe Wood is a small woodland area located in Northamptonshire, England. It is situated near the village of Thorpe Malsor and covers an approximate area of 10 acres. The wood is part of the larger Rockingham Forest, a historic royal hunting forest.
Thorpe Wood is predominantly made up of broadleaf trees such as oak, ash, and beech, which provide a diverse and vibrant habitat for various wildlife species. The wood is also home to a variety of bird species, including woodpeckers, owls, and songbirds. It is a popular destination for birdwatchers and nature enthusiasts.
The woodland has a network of footpaths and trails, making it accessible for walkers and hikers. The paths wind through the trees, offering visitors a peaceful and tranquil environment to enjoy the natural surroundings. In spring, the woodland floor is carpeted with bluebells, creating a stunning display of color.
In addition to its natural beauty, Thorpe Wood also has historical significance. The wood was once part of the ancient Rockingham Forest, which was a royal hunting ground during the medieval period. The forest played a crucial role in providing game for the royal court and was managed by forest officials known as Verderers.
Today, Thorpe Wood is managed by the Forestry Commission, which ensures its conservation and protection for future generations to enjoy. It serves as a valuable green space and an important habitat for wildlife in the Northamptonshire area.
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Thorpe Wood Images
Images are sourced within 2km of 52.571605/-0.29254363 or Grid Reference TL1598. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.
![Longthorpe buildings [1] Longthorpe Post Office, number 293 Thorpe Road, was built in the 18th century. Constructed of plastered rubble stone under a thatch roof. There is a small shop extension on the right. Listed, grade II, with details at: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1126916" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1126916">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
Longthorpe is a village in the city of Peterborough, some 2 miles west of the city centre. A Roman fort was established here in the 1st century covering 27 acres, later replaced by another fort of 11 acres. The village is home to Longthorpe Tower, a 14th-century tower and fortified manor house, it contains the finest and most complete set of domestic paintings of the period in northern Europe.](https://s0.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/07/12/49/7124924_227d1c75.jpg)
Longthorpe buildings [1]
Longthorpe Post Office, number 293 Thorpe Road, was built in the 18th century. Constructed of plastered rubble stone under a thatch roof. There is a small shop extension on the right. Listed, grade II, with details at: Link
Longthorpe is a village in the city of Peterborough, some 2 miles west of the city centre. A Roman fort was established here in the 1st century covering 27 acres, later replaced by another fort of 11 acres. The village is home to Longthorpe Tower, a 14th-century tower and fortified manor house, it contains the finest and most complete set of domestic paintings of the period in northern Europe.
Longthorpe is a village in the city of Peterborough, some 2 miles west of the city centre. A Roman fort was established here in the 1st century covering 27 acres, later replaced by another fort of 11 acres. The village is home to Longthorpe Tower, a 14th-century tower and fortified manor house, it contains the finest and most complete set of domestic paintings of the period in northern Europe.
![Longthorpe houses [1] Originally three cottages, now two houses, numbers 307 and 309 Thorpe Road, are 18th century cottages with part of one wing from the 17th century. Constructed of coursed rubble stone under a thatch roof. Listed, grade II, with details at: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1309842" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1309842">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
Longthorpe is a village in the city of Peterborough, some 2 miles west of the city centre. A Roman fort was established here in the 1st century covering 27 acres, later replaced by another fort of 11 acres. The village is home to Longthorpe Tower, a 14th-century tower and fortified manor house, it contains the finest and most complete set of domestic paintings of the period in northern Europe.](https://s0.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/07/12/49/7124928_45696466.jpg)
Longthorpe houses [1]
Originally three cottages, now two houses, numbers 307 and 309 Thorpe Road, are 18th century cottages with part of one wing from the 17th century. Constructed of coursed rubble stone under a thatch roof. Listed, grade II, with details at: Link
Longthorpe is a village in the city of Peterborough, some 2 miles west of the city centre. A Roman fort was established here in the 1st century covering 27 acres, later replaced by another fort of 11 acres. The village is home to Longthorpe Tower, a 14th-century tower and fortified manor house, it contains the finest and most complete set of domestic paintings of the period in northern Europe.
Longthorpe is a village in the city of Peterborough, some 2 miles west of the city centre. A Roman fort was established here in the 1st century covering 27 acres, later replaced by another fort of 11 acres. The village is home to Longthorpe Tower, a 14th-century tower and fortified manor house, it contains the finest and most complete set of domestic paintings of the period in northern Europe.
![Longthorpe houses [2] Foxgloves, number 310 Thorpe Road, is one house created from three 18th century cottages. Constructed of rendered rubble stone under a thatch roof. Listed, grade II, <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1126920" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1126920">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
Longthorpe is a village in the city of Peterborough, some 2 miles west of the city centre. A Roman fort was established here in the 1st century covering 27 acres, later replaced by another fort of 11 acres. The village is home to Longthorpe Tower, a 14th-century tower and fortified manor house, it contains the finest and most complete set of domestic paintings of the period in northern Europe.](https://s3.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/07/12/49/7124931_7cbe149e.jpg)
Longthorpe houses [2]
Foxgloves, number 310 Thorpe Road, is one house created from three 18th century cottages. Constructed of rendered rubble stone under a thatch roof. Listed, grade II, Link
Longthorpe is a village in the city of Peterborough, some 2 miles west of the city centre. A Roman fort was established here in the 1st century covering 27 acres, later replaced by another fort of 11 acres. The village is home to Longthorpe Tower, a 14th-century tower and fortified manor house, it contains the finest and most complete set of domestic paintings of the period in northern Europe.
Longthorpe is a village in the city of Peterborough, some 2 miles west of the city centre. A Roman fort was established here in the 1st century covering 27 acres, later replaced by another fort of 11 acres. The village is home to Longthorpe Tower, a 14th-century tower and fortified manor house, it contains the finest and most complete set of domestic paintings of the period in northern Europe.
![Longthorpe features [1] From Thorpe Road, this footpath runs to Melford Close.
Longthorpe is a village in the city of Peterborough, some 2 miles west of the city centre. A Roman fort was established here in the 1st century covering 27 acres, later replaced by another fort of 11 acres. The village is home to Longthorpe Tower, a 14th-century tower and fortified manor house, it contains the finest and most complete set of domestic paintings of the period in northern Europe.](https://s1.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/07/12/49/7124933_3a82256a.jpg)
Longthorpe features [1]
From Thorpe Road, this footpath runs to Melford Close.
Longthorpe is a village in the city of Peterborough, some 2 miles west of the city centre. A Roman fort was established here in the 1st century covering 27 acres, later replaced by another fort of 11 acres. The village is home to Longthorpe Tower, a 14th-century tower and fortified manor house, it contains the finest and most complete set of domestic paintings of the period in northern Europe.
![Longthorpe houses [3] Number 317 Thorpe Road is built gable end to the street. Constructed in the 18th century of rubble stone with freestone quoins under a thatch roof. There is a modern extension on the left. Listed, grade II, with details at: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1126917" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1126917">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
Longthorpe is a village in the city of Peterborough, some 2 miles west of the city centre. A Roman fort was established here in the 1st century covering 27 acres, later replaced by another fort of 11 acres. The village is home to Longthorpe Tower, a 14th-century tower and fortified manor house, it contains the finest and most complete set of domestic paintings of the period in northern Europe.](https://s2.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/07/12/49/7124938_f23049ad.jpg)
Longthorpe houses [3]
Number 317 Thorpe Road is built gable end to the street. Constructed in the 18th century of rubble stone with freestone quoins under a thatch roof. There is a modern extension on the left. Listed, grade II, with details at: Link
Longthorpe is a village in the city of Peterborough, some 2 miles west of the city centre. A Roman fort was established here in the 1st century covering 27 acres, later replaced by another fort of 11 acres. The village is home to Longthorpe Tower, a 14th-century tower and fortified manor house, it contains the finest and most complete set of domestic paintings of the period in northern Europe.
Longthorpe is a village in the city of Peterborough, some 2 miles west of the city centre. A Roman fort was established here in the 1st century covering 27 acres, later replaced by another fort of 11 acres. The village is home to Longthorpe Tower, a 14th-century tower and fortified manor house, it contains the finest and most complete set of domestic paintings of the period in northern Europe.
![Parish church [1] The Anglican parish church of St Botolph was built in the 13th century on the site of an 11th century predecessor. Constructed of rubble stone with freestone quoins under a tile roof. The building was restored in 1869 and most of the fittings are from this date. Listed, grade I, with details at: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1331544" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1331544">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
Longthorpe is a village in the city of Peterborough, some 2 miles west of the city centre. A Roman fort was established here in the 1st century covering 27 acres, later replaced by another fort of 11 acres. The village is home to Longthorpe Tower, a 14th-century tower and fortified manor house, it contains the finest and most complete set of domestic paintings of the period in northern Europe.](https://s3.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/07/12/49/7124943_98ddc408.jpg)
Parish church [1]
The Anglican parish church of St Botolph was built in the 13th century on the site of an 11th century predecessor. Constructed of rubble stone with freestone quoins under a tile roof. The building was restored in 1869 and most of the fittings are from this date. Listed, grade I, with details at: Link
Longthorpe is a village in the city of Peterborough, some 2 miles west of the city centre. A Roman fort was established here in the 1st century covering 27 acres, later replaced by another fort of 11 acres. The village is home to Longthorpe Tower, a 14th-century tower and fortified manor house, it contains the finest and most complete set of domestic paintings of the period in northern Europe.
Longthorpe is a village in the city of Peterborough, some 2 miles west of the city centre. A Roman fort was established here in the 1st century covering 27 acres, later replaced by another fort of 11 acres. The village is home to Longthorpe Tower, a 14th-century tower and fortified manor house, it contains the finest and most complete set of domestic paintings of the period in northern Europe.
![Parish church [2] The churchyard. The Anglican parish church of St Botolph was built in the 13th century on the site of an 11th century predecessor. Constructed of rubble stone with freestone quoins under a tile roof. The building was restored in 1869 and most of the fittings are from this date. Listed, grade I, with details at: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1331544" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1331544">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
Longthorpe is a village in the city of Peterborough, some 2 miles west of the city centre. A Roman fort was established here in the 1st century covering 27 acres, later replaced by another fort of 11 acres. The village is home to Longthorpe Tower, a 14th-century tower and fortified manor house, it contains the finest and most complete set of domestic paintings of the period in northern Europe.](https://s1.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/07/12/49/7124945_37f363ec.jpg)
Parish church [2]
The churchyard. The Anglican parish church of St Botolph was built in the 13th century on the site of an 11th century predecessor. Constructed of rubble stone with freestone quoins under a tile roof. The building was restored in 1869 and most of the fittings are from this date. Listed, grade I, with details at: Link
Longthorpe is a village in the city of Peterborough, some 2 miles west of the city centre. A Roman fort was established here in the 1st century covering 27 acres, later replaced by another fort of 11 acres. The village is home to Longthorpe Tower, a 14th-century tower and fortified manor house, it contains the finest and most complete set of domestic paintings of the period in northern Europe.
Longthorpe is a village in the city of Peterborough, some 2 miles west of the city centre. A Roman fort was established here in the 1st century covering 27 acres, later replaced by another fort of 11 acres. The village is home to Longthorpe Tower, a 14th-century tower and fortified manor house, it contains the finest and most complete set of domestic paintings of the period in northern Europe.
![Longthorpe houses [4] Number 320 Thorpe Road is a &#039;L&#039; shaped cottage with part built in the 17th century and part in the 18th century. Constructed of rubble stone, mostly rendered, under a thatch roof. Listed, grade II, with details at: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1309785" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1309785">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
Longthorpe is a village in the city of Peterborough, some 2 miles west of the city centre. A Roman fort was established here in the 1st century covering 27 acres, later replaced by another fort of 11 acres. The village is home to Longthorpe Tower, a 14th-century tower and fortified manor house, it contains the finest and most complete set of domestic paintings of the period in northern Europe.](https://s0.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/07/12/49/7124952_128ba418.jpg)
Longthorpe houses [4]
Number 320 Thorpe Road is a 'L' shaped cottage with part built in the 17th century and part in the 18th century. Constructed of rubble stone, mostly rendered, under a thatch roof. Listed, grade II, with details at: Link
Longthorpe is a village in the city of Peterborough, some 2 miles west of the city centre. A Roman fort was established here in the 1st century covering 27 acres, later replaced by another fort of 11 acres. The village is home to Longthorpe Tower, a 14th-century tower and fortified manor house, it contains the finest and most complete set of domestic paintings of the period in northern Europe.
Longthorpe is a village in the city of Peterborough, some 2 miles west of the city centre. A Roman fort was established here in the 1st century covering 27 acres, later replaced by another fort of 11 acres. The village is home to Longthorpe Tower, a 14th-century tower and fortified manor house, it contains the finest and most complete set of domestic paintings of the period in northern Europe.
![Longthorpe houses [5] Numbers 326 and 328 Thorpe Road, are a two 18th century cottages with later, rear additions. Constructed of rubble stone under a thatch roof. Listed, grade II, with details at: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1126921" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1126921">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
Longthorpe is a village in the city of Peterborough, some 2 miles west of the city centre. A Roman fort was established here in the 1st century covering 27 acres, later replaced by another fort of 11 acres. The village is home to Longthorpe Tower, a 14th-century tower and fortified manor house, it contains the finest and most complete set of domestic paintings of the period in northern Europe.](https://s0.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/07/12/49/7124956_bf710ba9.jpg)
Longthorpe houses [5]
Numbers 326 and 328 Thorpe Road, are a two 18th century cottages with later, rear additions. Constructed of rubble stone under a thatch roof. Listed, grade II, with details at: Link
Longthorpe is a village in the city of Peterborough, some 2 miles west of the city centre. A Roman fort was established here in the 1st century covering 27 acres, later replaced by another fort of 11 acres. The village is home to Longthorpe Tower, a 14th-century tower and fortified manor house, it contains the finest and most complete set of domestic paintings of the period in northern Europe.
Longthorpe is a village in the city of Peterborough, some 2 miles west of the city centre. A Roman fort was established here in the 1st century covering 27 acres, later replaced by another fort of 11 acres. The village is home to Longthorpe Tower, a 14th-century tower and fortified manor house, it contains the finest and most complete set of domestic paintings of the period in northern Europe.
![Longthorpe houses [6] Number 329 Thorpe Road is an 18th century cottage. Constructed of painted rubble stone under a thatch roof. Listed, grade II, with details at: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1331508" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1331508">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
Longthorpe is a village in the city of Peterborough, some 2 miles west of the city centre. A Roman fort was established here in the 1st century covering 27 acres, later replaced by another fort of 11 acres. The village is home to Longthorpe Tower, a 14th-century tower and fortified manor house, it contains the finest and most complete set of domestic paintings of the period in northern Europe.](https://s2.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/07/12/49/7124958_d960cd89.jpg)
Longthorpe houses [6]
Number 329 Thorpe Road is an 18th century cottage. Constructed of painted rubble stone under a thatch roof. Listed, grade II, with details at: Link
Longthorpe is a village in the city of Peterborough, some 2 miles west of the city centre. A Roman fort was established here in the 1st century covering 27 acres, later replaced by another fort of 11 acres. The village is home to Longthorpe Tower, a 14th-century tower and fortified manor house, it contains the finest and most complete set of domestic paintings of the period in northern Europe.
Longthorpe is a village in the city of Peterborough, some 2 miles west of the city centre. A Roman fort was established here in the 1st century covering 27 acres, later replaced by another fort of 11 acres. The village is home to Longthorpe Tower, a 14th-century tower and fortified manor house, it contains the finest and most complete set of domestic paintings of the period in northern Europe.
![Longthorpe features [2] A closer look at the thatch figures on the roof of number 329 Thorpe Road <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7124958">TL1698 : Longthorpe houses [6]</a>.
Longthorpe is a village in the city of Peterborough, some 2 miles west of the city centre. A Roman fort was established here in the 1st century covering 27 acres, later replaced by another fort of 11 acres. The village is home to Longthorpe Tower, a 14th-century tower and fortified manor house, it contains the finest and most complete set of domestic paintings of the period in northern Europe.](https://s0.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/07/12/49/7124960_16624ac1.jpg)
Longthorpe features [2]
A closer look at the thatch figures on the roof of number 329 Thorpe Road TL1698 : Longthorpe houses [6].
Longthorpe is a village in the city of Peterborough, some 2 miles west of the city centre. A Roman fort was established here in the 1st century covering 27 acres, later replaced by another fort of 11 acres. The village is home to Longthorpe Tower, a 14th-century tower and fortified manor house, it contains the finest and most complete set of domestic paintings of the period in northern Europe.
![Longthorpe features [3] The gates to Tower House, number 333 Thorpe Road.
Longthorpe is a village in the city of Peterborough, some 2 miles west of the city centre. A Roman fort was established here in the 1st century covering 27 acres, later replaced by another fort of 11 acres. The village is home to Longthorpe Tower, a 14th-century tower and fortified manor house, it contains the finest and most complete set of domestic paintings of the period in northern Europe.](https://s3.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/07/12/49/7124963_a22011b1.jpg)
Longthorpe features [3]
The gates to Tower House, number 333 Thorpe Road.
Longthorpe is a village in the city of Peterborough, some 2 miles west of the city centre. A Roman fort was established here in the 1st century covering 27 acres, later replaced by another fort of 11 acres. The village is home to Longthorpe Tower, a 14th-century tower and fortified manor house, it contains the finest and most complete set of domestic paintings of the period in northern Europe.
![Longthorpe Tower [1] Longthorpe Tower was built in the early 14th century as an extension to an existing fortified manor house. The tower has three storeys, is built of stone with walls 6 to 7 feet thick. The first floor was originally designed as living space and contains English medieval wall paintings of religious, secular and moral themes from circa 1330. They were whitewashed around the time of the Reformation and remained hidden until their rediscovery in the 1940s. The tower is listed, grade I, with details at: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1162040" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1162040">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> A Scheduled Ancient Monument with much history and detail at: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1013284" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1013284">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> The tower is in the care of English heritage.
Longthorpe is a village in the city of Peterborough, some 2 miles west of the city centre. A Roman fort was established here in the 1st century covering 27 acres, later replaced by another fort of 11 acres. The village is home to Longthorpe Tower, a 14th-century tower and fortified manor house, it contains the finest and most complete set of domestic paintings of the period in Northern Europe.](https://s0.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/07/12/49/7124976_f58e1197.jpg)
Longthorpe Tower [1]
Longthorpe Tower was built in the early 14th century as an extension to an existing fortified manor house. The tower has three storeys, is built of stone with walls 6 to 7 feet thick. The first floor was originally designed as living space and contains English medieval wall paintings of religious, secular and moral themes from circa 1330. They were whitewashed around the time of the Reformation and remained hidden until their rediscovery in the 1940s. The tower is listed, grade I, with details at: Link A Scheduled Ancient Monument with much history and detail at: Link The tower is in the care of English heritage.
Longthorpe is a village in the city of Peterborough, some 2 miles west of the city centre. A Roman fort was established here in the 1st century covering 27 acres, later replaced by another fort of 11 acres. The village is home to Longthorpe Tower, a 14th-century tower and fortified manor house, it contains the finest and most complete set of domestic paintings of the period in Northern Europe.
A Scheduled Ancient Monument with much history and detail at: Link The tower is in the care of English heritage.
Longthorpe is a village in the city of Peterborough, some 2 miles west of the city centre. A Roman fort was established here in the 1st century covering 27 acres, later replaced by another fort of 11 acres. The village is home to Longthorpe Tower, a 14th-century tower and fortified manor house, it contains the finest and most complete set of domestic paintings of the period in Northern Europe.
![Longthorpe Tower [2] Longthorpe Tower was built in the early 14th century as an extension to an existing fortified manor house. The tower has three storeys, is built of stone with walls 6 to 7 feet thick. The first floor was originally designed as living space and contains English medieval wall paintings of religious, secular and moral themes from circa 1330. They were whitewashed around the time of the Reformation and remained hidden until their rediscovery in the 1940s. The tower is listed, grade I, with details at: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1162040" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1162040">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> A Scheduled Ancient Monument with much history and detail at: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1013284" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1013284">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> The tower is in the care of English heritage.
Longthorpe is a village in the city of Peterborough, some 2 miles west of the city centre. A Roman fort was established here in the 1st century covering 27 acres, later replaced by another fort of 11 acres. The village is home to Longthorpe Tower, a 14th-century tower and fortified manor house, it contains the finest and most complete set of domestic paintings of the period in Northern Europe.](https://s3.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/07/12/49/7124983_98f24ee8.jpg)
Longthorpe Tower [2]
Longthorpe Tower was built in the early 14th century as an extension to an existing fortified manor house. The tower has three storeys, is built of stone with walls 6 to 7 feet thick. The first floor was originally designed as living space and contains English medieval wall paintings of religious, secular and moral themes from circa 1330. They were whitewashed around the time of the Reformation and remained hidden until their rediscovery in the 1940s. The tower is listed, grade I, with details at: Link A Scheduled Ancient Monument with much history and detail at: Link The tower is in the care of English heritage.
Longthorpe is a village in the city of Peterborough, some 2 miles west of the city centre. A Roman fort was established here in the 1st century covering 27 acres, later replaced by another fort of 11 acres. The village is home to Longthorpe Tower, a 14th-century tower and fortified manor house, it contains the finest and most complete set of domestic paintings of the period in Northern Europe.
A Scheduled Ancient Monument with much history and detail at: Link The tower is in the care of English heritage.
Longthorpe is a village in the city of Peterborough, some 2 miles west of the city centre. A Roman fort was established here in the 1st century covering 27 acres, later replaced by another fort of 11 acres. The village is home to Longthorpe Tower, a 14th-century tower and fortified manor house, it contains the finest and most complete set of domestic paintings of the period in Northern Europe.
![Longthorpe Tower [3] Longthorpe Tower was built in the early 14th century as an extension to an existing fortified manor house. The tower has three storeys, is built of stone with walls 6 to 7 feet thick. The first floor was originally designed as living space and contains English medieval wall paintings of religious, secular and moral themes from circa 1330. They were whitewashed around the time of the Reformation and remained hidden until their rediscovery in the 1940s. The tower is listed, grade I, with details at: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1162040" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1162040">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> A Scheduled Ancient Monument with much history and detail at: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1013284" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1013284">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> The tower is in the care of English heritage.
Longthorpe is a village in the city of Peterborough, some 2 miles west of the city centre. A Roman fort was established here in the 1st century covering 27 acres, later replaced by another fort of 11 acres. The village is home to Longthorpe Tower, a 14th-century tower and fortified manor house, it contains the finest and most complete set of domestic paintings of the period in Northern Europe.](https://s1.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/07/12/49/7124985_d043332e.jpg)
Longthorpe Tower [3]
Longthorpe Tower was built in the early 14th century as an extension to an existing fortified manor house. The tower has three storeys, is built of stone with walls 6 to 7 feet thick. The first floor was originally designed as living space and contains English medieval wall paintings of religious, secular and moral themes from circa 1330. They were whitewashed around the time of the Reformation and remained hidden until their rediscovery in the 1940s. The tower is listed, grade I, with details at: Link A Scheduled Ancient Monument with much history and detail at: Link The tower is in the care of English heritage.
Longthorpe is a village in the city of Peterborough, some 2 miles west of the city centre. A Roman fort was established here in the 1st century covering 27 acres, later replaced by another fort of 11 acres. The village is home to Longthorpe Tower, a 14th-century tower and fortified manor house, it contains the finest and most complete set of domestic paintings of the period in Northern Europe.
A Scheduled Ancient Monument with much history and detail at: Link The tower is in the care of English heritage.
Longthorpe is a village in the city of Peterborough, some 2 miles west of the city centre. A Roman fort was established here in the 1st century covering 27 acres, later replaced by another fort of 11 acres. The village is home to Longthorpe Tower, a 14th-century tower and fortified manor house, it contains the finest and most complete set of domestic paintings of the period in Northern Europe.
![Longthorpe Tower [4] Longthorpe Tower was built in the early 14th century as an extension to an existing fortified manor house. The tower has three storeys, is built of stone with walls 6 to 7 feet thick. The first floor was originally designed as living space and contains English medieval wall paintings of religious, secular and moral themes from circa 1330. They were whitewashed around the time of the Reformation and remained hidden until their rediscovery in the 1940s. The tower is listed, grade I, with details at: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1162040" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1162040">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> A Scheduled Ancient Monument with much history and detail at: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1013284" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1013284">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> The tower is in the care of English heritage.
Longthorpe is a village in the city of Peterborough, some 2 miles west of the city centre. A Roman fort was established here in the 1st century covering 27 acres, later replaced by another fort of 11 acres. The village is home to Longthorpe Tower, a 14th-century tower and fortified manor house, it contains the finest and most complete set of domestic paintings of the period in Northern Europe.](https://s2.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/07/12/49/7124986_b0f9dee8.jpg)
Longthorpe Tower [4]
Longthorpe Tower was built in the early 14th century as an extension to an existing fortified manor house. The tower has three storeys, is built of stone with walls 6 to 7 feet thick. The first floor was originally designed as living space and contains English medieval wall paintings of religious, secular and moral themes from circa 1330. They were whitewashed around the time of the Reformation and remained hidden until their rediscovery in the 1940s. The tower is listed, grade I, with details at: Link A Scheduled Ancient Monument with much history and detail at: Link The tower is in the care of English heritage.
Longthorpe is a village in the city of Peterborough, some 2 miles west of the city centre. A Roman fort was established here in the 1st century covering 27 acres, later replaced by another fort of 11 acres. The village is home to Longthorpe Tower, a 14th-century tower and fortified manor house, it contains the finest and most complete set of domestic paintings of the period in Northern Europe.
A Scheduled Ancient Monument with much history and detail at: Link The tower is in the care of English heritage.
Longthorpe is a village in the city of Peterborough, some 2 miles west of the city centre. A Roman fort was established here in the 1st century covering 27 acres, later replaced by another fort of 11 acres. The village is home to Longthorpe Tower, a 14th-century tower and fortified manor house, it contains the finest and most complete set of domestic paintings of the period in Northern Europe.
Thorpe Wood is located at Grid Ref: TL1598 (Lat: 52.571605, Lng: -0.29254363)
Division: Soke of Peterborough
Unitary Authority: Peterborough
Police Authority: Cambridgeshire
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Thorpe Wood Interchange
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Longthorpe
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TWG Sport
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