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Broughton Castle is a fortified house situated in Oxfordshire, England, surrounded by a substantial moat that remains one of the most impressive defensive features of its kind in the region. The castle originates in the fourteenth century, with the oldest parts of the structure dating to around 1300, though it underwent significant expansion and modification during the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries. The building served as both a domestic residence and a fortified stronghold, combining the practical requirements of medieval defence with the comfort and status expected by its noble inhabitants. The moat, fed by local water sources, would have provided a formidable obstacle to any potential attacker and remains a striking testament to the medieval period's approach to territorial security and aristocratic power.
Broughton Castle: fortified house and moat is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1020968. View the official record →
Broughton Castle is a fortified house situated in Oxfordshire, England, surrounded by a substantial moat that remains one of the most impressive defensive features of its kind in the region. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1020968.
Broughton Castle: fortified house and moat 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 1020968.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Earthwork NE of Tadmarton village (2 km), Madmarston Hill camp (3.2 km), Dovecote south of Milcombe Hall Farm (3.5 km).
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