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Broncroft Castle
Hob Uid: 111231
Location : Shropshire Diddlebury
Grid Ref : SO5447086760
Summary : Medieval house, possibly fortified, with extensive 19th century renovations. The present house is two storeyed and built of sandstone rubble. There is evidence of 14th century work in the tower to the right of the entrance. There is supposed to be a medieval settlement in the area but there is no proof of this. The house was garrisoned during the Civil War.
More information : (SO 54478676) Broncroft Castle (NR) (1) Broncroft Castle; a small castle of pink sandstone, originally Medieval with extensive 19th century renovations. There is evidence of the 14th century work in the tower to the right of the entrance. (2-3) Rowley lists Broncroft as a site of a Medieval settlement, but its exact location is unknown. (Although said to be possibly obliterated by modern development, Broncroft Castle would appear to be the only building in the locality of Rowley's siting). (4) Nothing visible. (5) Broncroft Castle is in a good state of preservation. Published survey 25" revised. (6) Castle, now house. Mid C19, to C14 core. Sandstone rubble; plain tile roofs; various ornamental brick and stone stacks. Irregular plan. EXTERIOR: 2 storeys, with various attics, towers and wings; irregular fenestration of cross-windows and lancets with leaded lights; traceried windows to east front. Main entrance to south-west: C19 plank door under pointed arch; tower to right, partly C14. INTERIOR: not inspected. SUBSIDIARY FEATURES: rubble wall, approx 2m high, extends for some 30m. Listed as a possible fortified house by Cathcart King. (8)

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Source details : OS 6" 1963
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Source details : DOE (HHR) Ludlow Salop Sept 1950 24
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Source details : (R T Rowley)
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Source details : AP's (OS 71/442 266-7 25.8.71)
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Source details : F1 MHB 10-SEP-71
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Source details : District of South Shropshire, 12-Nov-1954
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Monument Types:

Monument Period Name : Medieval
Display Date : C14
Monument End Date : 1399
Monument Start Date : 1300
Monument Type : Fortified House, Settlement
Evidence : Extant Building, Conjectural Evidence

Monument Period Name : Post Medieval
Display Date : Civil War
Monument End Date : 1649
Monument Start Date : 1642
Monument Type : Fortified House
Evidence : Extant Building

Monument Period Name : Post Medieval
Display Date : Restored mid C19
Monument End Date : 1866
Monument Start Date : 1833
Monument Type : House
Evidence : Extant Building

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External Cross Reference Source : Listed Building List Entry Legacy Uid
External Cross Reference Number : 460312
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External Cross Reference Source : National Monuments Record Number
External Cross Reference Number : SO 58 NW 3
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Associated Activities :
Activity type : FIELD OBSERVATION (VISUAL ASSESSMENT)
Start Date : 1971-09-10
End Date : 1971-09-10

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Broncroft Castle