Sturminster Newton Castle is a Grade II* listed building in the Dorset local planning authority area, England. First listed on 4 October 1960. A Medieval Castle.

Sturminster Newton Castle

WRENN ID: other-spindle-crow
Grade: II*
Local Planning Authority: Dorset
Country: England
Date first listed: 4 October 1960
Type: Castle
Period: Medieval
Source: Historic England listing

Description

ST 7813 9/74 4.10.60

STURMINSTER NEWTON THE BRIDGE Sturminster Newton Castle (formerly listed as Remains of Castle)

II*

Probably the southern service end of a former manor house hall, possibly with a solar over. Probably C14. Rubble with ashlar dressings. Roofless and rained but stands almost to roof height. Originally 2 storeys. Rectangular plan with possible remains of screens passage to the north. Remains of several archways and openings. Scheduled as an ancient monument. "RCHM, Dorset Vol III", HMSO, 1970 p282/3, no 47.

Listing NGR: ST7847013493

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