Beckley Palace
Has been described as a Possible Palace (Royal)
There are no visible remains
| Name | Beckley Palace |
| Alternative Names | Dovers Field |
| Historic Country | Oxfordshire |
| Modern Authority | Oxfordshire |
| 1974 Authority | Oxfordshire |
| Civil Parish | Beckley And Stowood |
"Palace" of Richard of Cornwall - building begun 1227; house destroyed 1233. Traces of foundations and a moat observed near Dovers Field.
Capital messuage of honor of St Valery and "palace" of Richard of Cornwall - building begun 1227; house destroyed 1233 by Richard Siward as a reprisal for his desertion of the marshal. Traces of foundations and a moat observed near Dovers Field by White Kennett. (VCH, 1957)
Not classifiable as magnate's residence or as any type of castle for MPP; moat has been scored for MPP.
Evaluation during early stages of construction of private dwelling at NGR SP 5633 1124. Features interpreted as pits suggest nearby domestic activity, which could range from Saxo-Norman to C15th, clearly before and after the 1227 - 1233 "Beckley Palace" occupation. (OAU, 1992) (Oxfordshire HER)
Not scheduled
Not Listed
Historic England (PastScape) Defra or Monument number(s)
County Historic Environment Record
| OS Map Grid Reference | SP564113 |
| Latitude | 51.7975082397461 |
| Longitude | -1.18353998661041 |
| Eastings | 456400 |
| Northings | 211300 |
