Scheduled MonumentsEnglandChideock Castle: a moated site and associated features 520m south west of Chideock Manor

Chideock Castle: a moated site and associated features 520m south west of Chideock Manor

England
List entry 1017033
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Chideock Castle is a moated site located approximately 520 metres south-west of Chideock Manor in Dorset. The monument comprises a substantial rectangular moat with associated earthwork features that are characteristic of medieval fortified domestic sites. The site dates to the medieval period and represents the physical remains of a defended residence, though limited archaeological investigation has constrained detailed knowledge of its structural evolution and period of occupation. The moated enclosure and its surrounding landscape features remain visible as earthworks and constitute an important record of medieval settlement and land use in this part of Dorset.

Chideock Castle: a moated site and associated features 520m south west of Chideock Manor is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1017033. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Chideock Castle: a moated site and associated features 520m south west of Chideock Manor?

Chideock Castle is a moated site located approximately 520 metres south-west of Chideock Manor in Dorset. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1017033.

Who is responsible for protecting Chideock Castle: a moated site and associated features 520m south west of Chideock Manor?

Chideock Castle: a moated site and associated features 520m south west of Chideock Manor 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 1017033.

What other scheduled monuments are near Chideock Castle: a moated site and associated features 520m south west of Chideock Manor?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow on Eype Down 275m east of Frogmore Farm (1.6 km), A group of four bowl barrows on Golden Cap 515m south east and 630m south east of St Gabriel's House (1.8 km), Three bowl barrows north east of Thorncombe Beacon, 160m, 190m and 400m south west of Down House (1.9 km).

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