Scheduled MonumentsEnglandGreasley Castle

Greasley Castle

England
List entry 1020943
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Greasley Castle is a fortified manor house of late medieval date located in Greasley, Nottinghamshire. The castle consists of the remains of a stone-built structure that represents the domestic aspirations of a substantial landowning family during the fourteenth and fifteenth centuries. The site preserves evidence of a moated enclosure typical of the period, reflecting both the practical and symbolic functions of medieval fortification at the manorial level. As a documented example of late medieval defensive architecture in the East Midlands, Greasley Castle contributes to understanding the evolution of fortified residences during the transition from fully military strongholds to more domestically focused elite dwellings.

Greasley Castle is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1020943. View the official record →

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What is Greasley Castle?

Greasley Castle is a fortified manor house of late medieval date located in Greasley, Nottinghamshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1020943.

Who is responsible for protecting Greasley Castle?

Greasley 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 1020943.

What other scheduled monuments are near Greasley Castle?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Beauvale Carthusian Priory (1.9 km), Moat and fishpond at Strelley, 240m SE of All Saints' Church (5.5 km), Coal mining remains at Broad Oak Farm (5.7 km).

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