Editing Towcester (section)

===Saxon period and Medieval age===
When the Romans [[Roman withdrawal from Britain|left in the 5th century]], the area was settled by [[Anglo-Saxons|Saxons]]. In the 9th century, Watling Street became the frontier between the kingdom of [[Wessex]] and the [[Danelaw]], and thus Towcester became a frontier town. [[Edward the Elder]] fortified Towcester in 917. In the 11th century, the [[Normans]] built a [[motte-and-bailey castle]] on the site. [[Bury Mount]] is the remains of the fortification and is a scheduled [[ancient monument]]. It was renovated in 2008 with an access ramp and explanatory plaques added.