Chartley Castle is a Grade II* listed building in the Stafford local planning authority area, England. First listed on 15 January 1968. A C13 Castle.

Chartley Castle

WRENN ID: swift-latch-elder
Grade: II*
Local Planning Authority: Stafford
Country: England
Date first listed: 15 January 1968
Type: Castle
Source: Historic England listing

Description

STOWE-BY-CHARTLEY 1. 2385 SK 02 NW 1/5 15.1.68. Chartley Castle II*

Ruined. Remains of early Cl3 building within extensive earth-works The enclosure is quadrangular with the remains of the keep at 1 end on a motte. At the lower end are 2 massive circular towers with walls about 12 feet thick and filth slit openings. The site is so overgrown that a care- ful examination is impossible. Mary Queen of Scots-imprisoned here Jan- Sept, 1586. A.M.

Listing NGR: SK0106928501

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