Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMettingham Castle

Mettingham Castle

England
List entry 1006055
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Mettingham Castle is a late medieval fortified manor house situated in Suffolk, England, founded in the 14th century. The castle was established by the de la Pole family and later came under the ownership of the college of St Mary founded at the site, which operated from the 15th century onwards. The surviving remains include substantial brick structures characteristic of late medieval domestic architecture, with evidence of the fortified gateway and ranges that once defined the castle precinct. The site represents an important example of the transition from military fortification to collegiate foundation in medieval East Anglia.

Mettingham Castle is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1006055. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Mettingham Castle?

Mettingham Castle is a late medieval fortified manor house situated in Suffolk, England, founded in the 14th century. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1006055.

Who is responsible for protecting Mettingham Castle?

Mettingham 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 1006055.

What other scheduled monuments are near Mettingham Castle?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Moated site at Brook House (4 km), Boys Hall moated site, 410m north west of The Grange (5.6 km), Moated site immediately north of St Margaret's Green (6.3 km).

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