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Chartley Castle lies in ruins to the north of the village of Stowe-by-Chartley in Staffordshire, between Stafford and Uttoxeter (grid reference Mary, Queen of Scots, was imprisoned on the estate in 1585. The remains of the castle and associated earthworks are a Scheduled Monument, the site having been protected since 1925. The castle ...
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Chartley Castle. Stafford. England, Staffordshire. Chartley Castle lies in ruins to the north of the village of Stowe-by-Chartley in Staffordshire, between Stafford and Uttoxeter. The remains of the castle and associated earthworks are a Scheduled Monument, the site having been protected since 1925.
The archaeological features of Chartley Castle, Chartley Old Hall, its gardens and the associated water control features not only provide important evidence for the history and occupation of Chartley but also illustrate how the same piece of landscape could be adapted for a sequence of different purposes in the medieval and post-medieval periods.
SK 010-285 Staffordshire England. Chartley Castle was originally a late 11th century earthwork motte and double bailey fortress, founded by the Earls of Chester. Altered into a stone enclosure castle the early 13th century, it was abandoned by 1485 and described as a ruin in 1545.
The parish contains the villages of Stowe-by-Chartley and Drointon and the surrounding countryside. Most of the listed buildings are farmhouses and cottages that are timber framed or have timber framed cores. The other listed buildings are a church, a churchyard cross, and the ruins of a castle.
Sept 2018 • Family. The castle is really in a poor state but beautiful with it. The lake beside it shimmers in the sun and cattle graze near by. For anyone interested in history it is a must to feel it's vibes of days long gone by.
