Astley Castle moated site, fishponds, garden remains and Astley College

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History & significance

Astley Castle moated site, fishponds, garden remains and Astley College is a complex of medieval and post-medieval monuments located in Warwickshire. The site comprises the earthwork remains of a moated enclosure, associated fishponds, and terraced garden features that reflect the sustained occupation and landscape management of the site from the medieval period through the early modern era. The castle itself was originally constructed in the twelfth century and underwent significant modification and expansion, particularly during the sixteenth century when it served as a residence of considerable status. The surviving earthworks and water management features provide evidence of the agricultural and ornamental use of the castle's demesne and demonstrate the integration of defensive, domestic, and productive elements characteristic of a manorial site of importance.

Astley Castle moated site, fishponds, garden remains and Astley College is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1011194. View the official record →

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