Maxstoke Castle

Description of this historic site

A three-storeyed house which was built during the Post Medieval period. It is situated inside the curtain wall of Maxtoke Castle, 1km east of Castle Farm.

Notes about this historic site

1 Ranged along the western portion of the north curtain wall is an early 16th century building of three storeys. This contains original features but has additions and alterations of 17th century date.
2 The timber framed walls were formerly covered with rough cast, but are now restored to their original state. There is also a range of inhabited domestic buildings along the line of the western wall.
3 A short history of Maxstoke Castle written by the owners in booklet form.

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