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Curfew Tower

England
List entry 1018450
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Curfew Tower is a medieval structure located in Gloucestershire, England. The tower dates from the medieval period and served a defensive or administrative function within its locality. As a curfew tower, it would have been used to sound the bell that marked the evening curfew, a common practice in medieval English towns and settlements to regulate community activity and signal the closure of commercial activities. The structure represents an important example of medieval municipal architecture and demonstrates the civic organization of medieval England.

Curfew Tower is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1018450. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Curfew Tower?

Curfew Tower is a medieval structure located in Gloucestershire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1018450.

Who is responsible for protecting Curfew Tower?

Curfew Tower 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 1018450.

What other scheduled monuments are near Curfew Tower?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Prehistoric enclosure known as Stow Camp (6.6 km), Market cross in Market Square (6.8 km), Roman burials, medieval settlement remains and a later ditched enclosure east of St Mary's Church (7.3 km).

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