Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMinster Lovell Hall

Minster Lovell Hall

England
List entry 1015321
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Minster Lovell Hall is a fifteenth-century manor house founded by William, 1st Viscount Lovell, situated in the parish of Minster Lovell in Oxfordshire. The hall stands as a significant example of late medieval domestic architecture, with substantial remains including the distinctive dovecote and fragments of the main residential ranges that survive from its original construction period. The site represents an important record of aristocratic life during the later fifteenth century, a period of considerable building activity among the English nobility. The hall fell into decline following the attainder of its owner Francis, Viscount Lovell, in 1488, and the surviving structures now form a scheduled monument and are in the care of English Heritage.

Minster Lovell Hall is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1015321. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Minster Lovell Hall?

Minster Lovell Hall is a fifteenth-century manor house founded by William, 1st Viscount Lovell, situated in the parish of Minster Lovell in Oxfordshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1015321.

Who is responsible for protecting Minster Lovell Hall?

Minster Lovell Hall 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 1015321.

What other scheduled monuments are near Minster Lovell Hall?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Dovecote 125m north of Minster Lovell Hall (0.1 km), Roman villa and associated bath house 450m north west of Lower Field Farm (2.1 km), Butter cross (3.6 km).

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