Scheduled MonumentsEnglandAshby Castle and associated formal garden

Ashby Castle and associated formal garden

England
List entry 1013324
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Ashby Castle is a late medieval fortified manor house situated near the village of Ashby-de-la-Zouch in Leicestershire. The castle was established in the fifteenth century and developed into a substantial residential fortress, becoming a seat of considerable importance during the Tudor period. The remains comprise a tower keep and associated defensive structures characteristic of late medieval military architecture. The site retains evidence of a formal garden layout that reflects the Renaissance aesthetic sensibilities of its later medieval and early modern occupation phases.

Ashby Castle and associated formal garden is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1013324. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Ashby Castle and associated formal garden?

Ashby Castle is a late medieval fortified manor house situated near the village of Ashby-de-la-Zouch in Leicestershire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1013324.

Who is responsible for protecting Ashby Castle and associated formal garden?

Ashby Castle and associated formal garden 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 1013324.

What other scheduled monuments are near Ashby Castle and associated formal garden?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Coal mining remains in Lount Wood (2.7 km), Coal mining remains at The Conery, 500m south of Coleorton Hall (2.9 km), Coal mining remains at Birch Coppice and Rough Park, 950m and 1.5km south of Smoile Farm (3.5 km).

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