MONUMENT NO. 114879

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A small castle, constructed by Pain Fitzjohn in the 12th century, formerly stood on the site now occupied by Castle Hale. It was demolished towards the end of the 16th century when the Court House was built. No remains of the castle are visible.

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(ST 86690949). A small castle, constructed by Pain Fitzjohn in the C12th, formerly stood on the site now occupied by Castle Hale. It was demolished towards the end of the C16th when the Court House was built. (1,2)

There are neither visible remains of a castle nor indications as to the exact nature of the fortifications. (3)

II Castle Hale

*Original castle or Manor house pulled down in C.15. Norman cellars remain. The gabled block at back of present house dates from shortly before 1629, and it was enlarged in 1653. The front was built by an architect Charles Baker in 1835, and is ashlar. 2s. 5ws. (d. h. sash). Central portion breaks forward with 1st fl. venetian w. and crowning ped. Portico with 4 Doric cols. and entab. with modillion cornice. S.W. elevation has 2 later bay
ws. Home of the late Mr. St. Clair Baddeley (archaeologist). (4)

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( 1) General reference

Painswick Official Guide 19 (J Blow)

( 2) General reference

Little Guide to Glos 1949 134 (JC Cox)

( 3) Field Investigators Comments

F1 ANK 28-SEP-71

( 4) List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest

DOE(HHR) Strud R.D, Glos, Feb 1948, 37.

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