A quadrangular castle and 16th/17th century manor house known as Old Scotney Castle, set in a 19th century landscaped garden

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Old Scotney Castle is a quadrangular castle with an adjoining 16th and 17th century manor house, located in Sussex, England. The castle itself dates from the 14th century and represents a significant example of medieval military architecture, whilst the adjoining manor demonstrates the transition from fortified residence to domestic comfort characteristic of the early modern period. The site is set within a 19th century landscaped garden, which was designed to complement the picturesque qualities of the older structures. The castle and manor together form an important record of changing architectural tastes and domestic arrangements spanning several centuries, from medieval fortification through to Victorian aesthetic principles.

A quadrangular castle and 16th/17th century manor house known as Old Scotney Castle, set in a 19th century landscaped garden is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1009005. View the official record →

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