Broughton Castle
Broughton Castle is a medieval fortified manor house in the village of Broughton, which is about two miles south-west of Banbury in Oxfordshire, England, on the B4035 road (grid reference SP418382). It is the home of the Fiennes (in full Twisleton-Wykeham-Fiennes) family, Barons Saye and Sele. The castle sits on an artificial island in pastureland and is surrounded by a wide moat. Across the small bridge lies the parish church of St Mary the Virgin, surrounded by its historic cemetery. A Grade I listed building, it opens to the public during the summer.
| Broughton Castle | |
|---|---|
| Type | Fortified manor house |
| Location | Broughton, Oxfordshire |
| Coordinates | 52°02′26″N 1°23′31″W |
| OS grid reference | SP4180938173 |
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| Owner | Private |
Listed Building – Grade I | |
| Official name | Broughton Castle and attached walls |
| Designated | 8 December 1955 |
| Reference no. | 1248742 |
National Register of Historic Parks and Gardens | |
| Official name | Broughton Castle |
| Designated | 1 June 1984 |
| Reference no. | 1001088 |
Location of Broughton Castle in Oxfordshire | |
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