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Acton Burnell Castle is a fortified residence of the late thirteenth century, located in Shropshire. The site comprises a moated enclosure with a substantial stone chamber block, representing the domestic quarters of a medieval manor house of considerable status. The associated tithe barn, constructed in stone, reflects the agricultural wealth and ecclesiastical connections of the estate. The monument survives as earthworks and standing masonry, preserving evidence of high medieval aristocratic settlement and the integration of defensive features with practical agricultural facilities typical of the period.
Acton Burnell Castle, a moated site with chamber block and tithe barn is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1015812. View the official record →
Acton Burnell Castle is a fortified residence of the late thirteenth century, located in Shropshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1015812.
Acton Burnell Castle, a moated site with chamber block and tithe barn is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic England (NHLE) — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in England. The official designation reference is 1015812.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Abutment of Roman bridge at Radnor Bridge (1.1 km), Langley Hall moated site and Langley Chapel (1.8 km), Moat House moated site and an associated fishpond (4.4 km).
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