Fortification
CASTLE, REMAINS OF
A historic defensive structure or fortification.
This fortification is legally protected under the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990. As a Grade II listed building, it is nationally important and of special interest, warranting every effort to preserve it. It has been protected for 74 years.
Post-War Conservation
Listed during a period of increased awareness of heritage conservation following wartime destruction of historic buildings.
Building Type
Fortification
Listed Since
19 January 1952
List Entry
1307325
Nearby Development Sites
Nearby Listed Buildings
CHURCH OF ST JOHN THE BAPTIST
Churchyard wall and lychgate at Church of St John the Baptist
CROSS AT JUNCTION OF CHURCH STREET AND SCHOOL ROAD
FORMER COACH HOUSE APPROXIMATELY 30 METRES EAST OF RUYTON HALL
GROUP OF 10 CHEST TOMBS IMMEDIATELY TO SOUTH AND SOUTH-EAST OF TOWER OF CHURCH OF ST JOHN THE BAPTIST
What is a Listed Building?
Listed buildings are structures of special architectural or historic interest, protected under the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990.
- Grade I: Exceptional interest (2.5%)
- Grade II*: Particularly important (5.8%)
- Grade II: Special interest (91.7%)