Ruins of Merdon Castle, Hursley - Winchester
Norman ringwork with the remains of a standing gatehouse surviving as core work. The gatehouse remains are overgrown and in need of consolidation. Discussions have been recommenced with the owner regarding long term repair and management. Historic England is assisting with a grant that has been given under Countryside Stewardship and the development phase is being carried out. A Historic England Heritage at Risk grant application for repairs to consolidate the ruins is expected to be received for a 2020/21 project of works on site.
Site Details
- Designated Site Name:
- Merdon Castle
- Heritage Category:
- Scheduled Monument
- List Entry Number:
- 1019123
- Local Planning Authority:
- Winchester
- Site Type:
- Defence > Castle
Location
- Building Name:
- Ruins of Merdon Castle
- County:
- Hampshire
- District / Borough:
- Winchester
- Parish:
- Hursley
- Parliamentary Constituency:
- Winchester
- Region:
- London and South East
Assessment Information
- Assessment Type:
- Building or structure
- Condition:
- Poor
- Occupancy / Use:
- Not applicable
- Priority:
- C - Slow decay; no solution agreed
- Previous Priority:
- C
- Ownership:
- Commercial company