Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMedieval settlement at Coughton Court

Medieval settlement at Coughton Court

England
List entry 1017171
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Coughton Court is a substantial country house with medieval origins, located in Warwickshire. The core structure dates from the fifteenth century, when it was built by the Throckmorton family, who have owned the estate continuously since its foundation. The house is distinguished by its impressive gatehouse, constructed in the early sixteenth century, which remains one of the finest examples of Tudor architecture in the region. The wider medieval settlement associated with Coughton Court reflects the established pattern of aristocratic landholding and residential development characteristic of late medieval Warwickshire, with the house and its surrounding estate forming an important centre of local power and administration.

Medieval settlement at Coughton Court is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1017171. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Medieval settlement at Coughton Court?

Coughton Court is a substantial country house with medieval origins, located in Warwickshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1017171.

Who is responsible for protecting Medieval settlement at Coughton Court?

Medieval settlement at Coughton Court 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 1017171.

What other scheduled monuments are near Medieval settlement at Coughton Court?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Beauchamp Court moated site (1.8 km), Alcester Abbey (2.7 km), Kinwarton Dovecot (3 km).

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