Scheduled MonumentsEnglandFortified manor house known as Kyme Castle

Fortified manor house known as Kyme Castle

England
List entry 1013302
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Kyme Castle is a fortified manor house located in Yorkshire, England, dating from the medieval period. The structure represents a type of defensive domestic architecture characteristic of the later Middle Ages, when landowners sought to protect their residences through fortification while maintaining their function as halls and administrative centres. The site is recorded in the National Heritage List for England under entry number 1013302, reflecting its status as a designated heritage monument of historical importance to the region.

Fortified manor house known as Kyme Castle is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1013302. View the official record →

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What is Fortified manor house known as Kyme Castle?

Kyme Castle is a fortified manor house located in Yorkshire, England, dating from the medieval period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1013302.

Who is responsible for protecting Fortified manor house known as Kyme Castle?

Fortified manor house known as Kyme Castle 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 1013302.

What other scheduled monuments are near Fortified manor house known as Kyme Castle?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Roman road near Hazelwood Castle (5.3 km), Roman villa (5.7 km), Lord Dacre's Cross or Towton Cross on the west side of the B1217, 1km south west of Towton (6.4 km).

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