Scheduled MonumentsEnglandOld Court Farm gatehouse

Old Court Farm gatehouse

England
List entry 1005343
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Old Court Farm gatehouse is a medieval fortified structure located in Herefordshire, England. The gatehouse dates to the late medieval period and represents an example of defensive domestic architecture characteristic of the Welsh Marches, where fortified gateways served both practical and symbolic functions for substantial landholdings. The structure exhibits features typical of its period, including stonework construction that originally would have provided controlled access to the associated courtyard complex. As a scheduled ancient monument, it remains an important survival of medieval gentry architecture in the region.

Old Court Farm gatehouse is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1005343. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Old Court Farm gatehouse?

Old Court Farm gatehouse is a medieval fortified structure located in Herefordshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1005343.

Who is responsible for protecting Old Court Farm gatehouse?

Old Court Farm gatehouse 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 1005343.

What other scheduled monuments are near Old Court Farm gatehouse?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Churchyard cross, Holy Trinity Church (0.1 km), Castle Frome Castle (3.4 km), Dovecote at Barton Court (5.2 km).

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