Scheduled MonumentsEnglandQuadrangular castle at Beverston

Quadrangular castle at Beverston

England
List entry 1008620
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Beverston Castle is a quadrangular castle situated near Dursley in Gloucestershire, England. Built in the late fourteenth century, it represents a significant example of medieval military architecture from the later medieval period. The castle features a characteristic four-sided plan with corner towers and was constructed as a fortified residence for the gentry, reflecting the defensive and residential requirements of the era. Despite later alterations and damage, the surviving stonework and structural elements remain important testimony to fourteenth-century castle design and construction techniques in the English Midlands.

Quadrangular castle at Beverston is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1008620. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Quadrangular castle at Beverston?

Beverston Castle is a quadrangular castle situated near Dursley in Gloucestershire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1008620.

Who is responsible for protecting Quadrangular castle at Beverston?

Quadrangular castle at Beverston 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 1008620.

What other scheduled monuments are near Quadrangular castle at Beverston?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Two bowl barrows 100m north east of Bowldown Wood (2.4 km), Tetbury camp (3.2 km), Bowl barrow 400m NNE of Tanner's Clump (3.6 km).

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