Astwell Castle Farm (Gatehouse Tower), Helmdon - West Northamptonshire (UA)

The three-storey gatehouse tower with stair and garderobe turrets. Originally formed the east range of a moated courtyard house and now represents the sole standing remains of the C15 house incorporated into an early C17 manor house. A condition survey identified repair needs. The partially collapsed north store roof was temporarily covered. The historic buildings, together with farmyard and immediately surrounding land was then sold. The new owner is consulting Historic England regarding repairs and removal from the HAR Register.

Site Details

Designated Site Name:

Astwell Castle Farm (uninhabited portions)

Heritage Category:

Scheduled Monument

List Entry Number:

1003902

Local Planning Authority:

West Northamptonshire (UA)

Site Type:

Gatehouse

Location

Building Name:

Astwell Castle Farm (Gatehouse Tower)

Unitary Authority:

West Northamptonshire (UA)

Parish:

Helmdon

Parliamentary Constituency:

South Northamptonshire

Region:

Midlands

Assessment Information

Assessment Type:

Building or structure

Condition:

Poor

Occupancy / Use:

Vacant/not in use

Priority:

B - Immediate risk of further rapid deterioration or loss of fabric; solution agreed but not yet implemented

Previous Priority:

B

Ownership:

Private