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Kilpeck Castle

ery few remains of a small stone castle.
County Herefordshire (7 castles)  Categories Motte & Bailey
Remains Small amount survives Access At any reasonable time
 Comments

Located near the medieval church which is worth a visit because of the ornately carved door surround.

 Location51.9702,-2.8093 (Google Maps) DirectionsDirections via Google Maps

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Kingswood Abbey

his Gloucestershire abbey was founded first in 1138 by William de Berkeley but moved to Tetbury. It returned to its original location in 1169/70. The abbey was Cistercian being populated by monks from Tintern Abbey. Nothing remains except a gatehouse.
County TBC  Categories TBC
Remains TBC Access TBC - Please check before visiting

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Timeline

1170

The Gloucestershire abbey was moved back to Kingswood and populated by monks from Tintern. ¹

Knaresborough Castle

emains of a major Norman stone castle. It is built on a rocky outcrop above the river Nidd. It was the location where the murderers of Thomas Becket took refuge after their terrible deed. King Edward II granted the castle to his favourite Piers Gaveston in around 1310 and spent money on the castle to provide palatial accommodation. This was two years before Gaveston was captured and beheaded, In 1372 the castle was granted to John of Gaunt, by his father the King, Edward III.
County North Yorkshire (11 castles)  Categories Stone / Cliff-top
Remains Small amount survives Access Only open at certain times
 Location54.00695,-1.468993 (Google Maps) DirectionsDirections via Google Maps

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Timeline

1310

Edward II granted the castle and town of Knaresborough to Pier Gaveston around this time and spent money on the castle to provide his favourite with a palace to live in.

1372

King Edward III granted the castle at Knaresborough to his son John of Gaunt. This couild have been in 1371.

Knepp Castle

emains of a motte and bailey castle with stone keep.
County West Sussex (5 castles)  Categories Motte & Bailey / Stone
Remains Small amount survives Access No Access - Private
 Location50.975581,-0.344004 (Google Maps) DirectionsN/A

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Selection of references used:

  • 1. M.R.James, Abbeys, 1925

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