Scheduled MonumentsEnglandWarwick Castle (uninhabited parts)

Warwick Castle (uninhabited parts)

England
List entry 1005757
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Warwick Castle is a Norman fortress founded in 1068 by William the Conqueror following his invasion of England, commanding a strategic position on a bend of the River Avon in Warwickshire. The castle retains substantial medieval defensive structures, including its impressive motte-and-bailey earthworks and later stone fortifications constructed from the 12th century onwards, with the distinctive Guy's Tower and Caesar's Tower forming prominent features of its medieval architecture. The site represents continuous military occupation and development across several centuries, with significant additions made during the 14th and 15th centuries when the castle underwent substantial reconstruction. Though now primarily maintained as a heritage attraction, the physical fabric of the castle remains an important example of Norman military architecture and subsequent medieval fortification development in the English Midlands.

Warwick Castle (uninhabited parts) is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1005757. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Warwick Castle (uninhabited parts)?

Warwick Castle is a Norman fortress founded in 1068 by William the Conqueror following his invasion of England, commanding a strategic position on a bend of the River Avon in Warwickshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1005757.

Who is responsible for protecting Warwick Castle (uninhabited parts)?

Warwick Castle (uninhabited parts) 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 1005757.

What other scheduled monuments are near Warwick Castle (uninhabited parts)?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Duke of Bedford's Castle, 140m SE of Castle Farm (5.5 km), Oakley Wood Camp (5.9 km), Circular ditched enclosures SW of Wiggerland Wood Farm (6.3 km).

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