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Name: Curfew Tower, Windsor Castle, Windsor, Berkshire
HER Number: 00136.08.000
Record Type: Monument

Grid Reference: SU 967 769
Administrative Area/Parish:Windsor, Windsor And Maidenhead, Berkshire
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Summary

Curfew tower, built 1227-1230 AD and defended the north-west corner of the castle.

Monument Type(s):

  • TOWER (Medieval to Post Medieval - 1227 AD to 1863 AD)

Description

Curfew tower, built 1227-1230 AD. It defended the north-west corner of the castle. Late 15th century timber belfry inserted. Renovated 1863 by Salvin with new external masonry and roof. Used as storehouse, prison and bell house in the past.


<1> Tatton-Brown, T, 1993, Curfew Tower Windsor. Repairs to stonework of rear face (Unpublished document). SRW12400.

Sources

<1>Tatton-Brown, T. 1993. Curfew Tower Windsor. Repairs to stonework of rear face. [Unpublished document / SRW12400]

Designations

  • Scheduled Monument 1006996: Windsor Castle

Associated Events:

  • None

    • Associated Monuments

    MRW6912Curfew Tower, Windsor Castle, Berkshire (Monument)
    MRW200Windsor Castle, Windsor, Berkshire (Monument)

    Associated Finds:

  • None

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