Dunmow Castle

Has been described as a Questionable Uncertain

There are no visible remains

NameDunmow Castle
Alternative Names
Historic CountryEssex
Modern AuthorityEssex
1974 AuthorityEssex
Civil ParishGreat Dunmow

Robert FitzWalter, surety baron of Magna Carta, is sometime described as lord of Dunmow Castle. There is no remains or tradition of a castle at Great Dunmow, although it is a major crossing point of the River Chelmer. Fitzwalter was lord of Dunmow and the possibility of a castle at this significant tactical and tenurial location can not be entirely dismissed although nothing remains. The medieval church of St Mary the Virgin is north of the town in an area called Church End which suggest that if a castle existed it may not have been by the church.

Gatehouse Comments

Map reference for Church although, as stated, the site of the manorial centre does not seem to have been adjacent to the church.

- Philip Davis

Not scheduled

Not Listed

County Historic Environment Record
OS Map Grid ReferenceTL629229
Latitude51.8813896179199
Longitude0.366050004959106
Eastings562900
Northings222900
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  • 1999, Great Dunmow Historic Town Assessment Report (Essex County Council) (no mention) Download copy