Sturminster Newton Castle, Sturminster Newton - Dorset (UA)

Ruins of C14 stone built manor house within Sturminster Newton Castle, a probable Iron Age promontory fort overlooking the River Stour. Upstanding remains are in a very precarious position and a considerable amount of consolidation work is urgently required to avoid significant areas of collapse. Historic England architectural survey team has recorded the structure. The site is up for sale and we hope to engage in discussions with the new owner as soon as possible to discuss the most urgent works.

Site Details

Designated Site Name:

Sturminster Castle

Heritage Category:

Scheduled Monument

List Entry Number:

1002719

Local Planning Authority:

Dorset (UA)

Site Type:

Domestic > Country house

Location

Building Name:

Sturminster Newton Castle

Unitary Authority:

Dorset (UA)

Parish:

Sturminster Newton

Parliamentary Constituency:

North Dorset

Region:

South West

Assessment Information

Assessment Type:

Building or structure

Condition:

Very bad

Occupancy / Use:

Not applicable

Priority:

A - Immediate risk of further rapid deterioration or loss of fabric; no solution agreed

Previous Priority:

A

Ownership:

Private

Designation:

Scheduled Monument and Listed Building grade II*, CA

List Entry Number(s):

1002719 and 1324461