Scheduled MonumentsEnglandToddington Manor gatehouse

Toddington Manor gatehouse

England
List entry 1004840
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Toddington Manor gatehouse is a sixteenth-century structure located in Gloucestershire that represents an important example of Tudor domestic architecture. Built during the reign of Henry VIII, the gatehouse forms part of the fortified entrance complex to Toddington Manor and displays characteristic features of the period including substantial masonry construction and defensive elements. The structure exemplifies the transitional architecture of early Tudor England, when traditional medieval fortification principles were being adapted for increasingly domestic purposes. As a scheduled ancient monument, it survives as a significant record of aristocratic estate planning and architectural practice in the English Renaissance.

Toddington Manor gatehouse is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1004840. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Toddington Manor gatehouse?

Toddington Manor gatehouse is a sixteenth-century structure located in Gloucestershire that represents an important example of Tudor domestic architecture. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1004840.

Who is responsible for protecting Toddington Manor gatehouse?

Toddington Manor 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 1004840.

What other scheduled monuments are near Toddington Manor gatehouse?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Wadfield Roman villa (7.1 km), Spoonley Wood Roman villa (7.4 km), Bowl barrow in Guiting Wood (7.5 km).

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