Scheduled MonumentsEnglandGreys Court; castle wall, towers and well house

Greys Court; castle wall, towers and well house

England
List entry 1006367
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Greys Court is a medieval manor house in Oxfordshire that retains substantial fortified elements from the 14th and 15th centuries, including castle walls, towers, and other defensive structures characteristic of the period. The well house, which survives as a notable feature of the site, reflects the practical arrangements necessary for the domestic life of a substantial medieval residence. The fortifications and layout of the complex demonstrate the aspirations of a wealthy family to combine domestic comfort with military defensibility during the later medieval period. The surviving structures, now in the care of the National Trust, remain significant evidence of medieval domestic architecture and estate management in the region.

Greys Court; castle wall, towers and well house is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1006367. View the official record →

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What is Greys Court; castle wall, towers and well house?

Greys Court is a medieval manor house in Oxfordshire that retains substantial fortified elements from the 14th and 15th centuries, including castle walls, towers, and other defensive structures characteristic of the period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1006367.

Who is responsible for protecting Greys Court; castle wall, towers and well house?

Greys Court; castle wall, towers and well house 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 1006367.

What other scheduled monuments are near Greys Court; castle wall, towers and well house?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Highlands Farm Palaeolithic site (2.8 km), Castle Grove camp (4.9 km), Roman villa at Mill End (6.2 km).

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