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Old Wardour Castle is a hexagonal tower keep built in the late 14th century, strategically positioned in the Nadder Valley near Tisbury in Wiltshire. The distinctive six-sided design of the keep is unusual for English castle architecture and reflects contemporary continental influences in military design. The castle underwent significant modifications during the 17th century, including the construction of associated stables and ancillary structures that accompanied its continued occupation as a residence. Later additions and alterations to the grounds, including garden features, demonstrate the site's evolution from purely defensive stronghold to a more domesticated aristocratic seat before its eventual abandonment.
Old Wardour Castle: a tower keep castle, 17th century stables and later garden features is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1013398. View the official record →
Old Wardour Castle is a hexagonal tower keep built in the late 14th century, strategically positioned in the Nadder Valley near Tisbury in Wiltshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1013398.
Old Wardour Castle: a tower keep castle, 17th century stables and later garden features 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 1013398.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow on Woodley Down 675m NNE of Ashmore Farm (8.6 km), Iron Age and Romano-British settlement remains on Woodcutts Common, 850m south east and 845m SSE of Arundell Cottages (8.6 km), Enclosure in Brookes Coppice, 600m north west of Five Elms (8.9 km).
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