asby Abbey was founded in about 1152 by Roald, constable of Richmond and was part of the Premonstratensian order. Athough it was suppressed in 1536 and quickly became a ruin it is one of the best-preserved monasteries in Britain. Richmond Castle is located under two miles away to the north-west.Locations
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Easby Abbey
asby Abbey was founded in about 1152 by Roald, constable of Richmond and was part of the Premonstratensian order. Athough it was suppressed in 1536 and quickly became a ruin it is one of the best-preserved monasteries in Britain. Richmond Castle is located under two miles away to the north-west.| County | North Yorkshire, England (11 castles) | Categories | |
| Remains | Not complete but much survives | Access | Only open at certain times |
| Location | 54.397778,-1.716944 (Google Maps) | Directions | Directions via Google Maps |
| County |
| Categories |
| Remains |
Not complete but much survives |
| Access |
Only open at certain times |
| Location |
| 54.397778,-1.716944 |
| Directions |
| Directions via Google Maps |
Timeline
1152
The Premonstratensian Order monastery was founded in North Yorkshire near Richmond Castle by Roald, constable of Richmond.
Easton Castle
lso known as Great Easton Castle. Possible remains of a motte and bailey castle.| County | Essex, England (7 castles) | Categories | Motte & Bailey |
| Remains | Just the motte remains | Access | Unknown - Please check before visiting |
| Location | 51.9042,0.3375 (Google Maps) | Directions | Directions via Google Maps |
| County |
| Categories |
| Remains |
Just the motte remains |
| Access |
Unknown - Please check before visiting |
| Location |
| 51.9042,0.3375 |
| Directions |
| Directions via Google Maps |
Egremont Castle
gremont Castle was built by William de Meschines in around 1130. Built on the remains of previous fortifications, it stands on a mound to the north of the River Ehen in the Lake District. Although the ditches are well preserved only parts of the walls and the gatehouse can be seen. A large section of wall belonging to the Great Hall can also be viewed. The castle was abandoned and the stones robbed to provide materials for local houses.| County | Cumbria, England (6 castles) | Categories | Motte & Bailey |
| Remains | Small amount survives | Access | Unknown - Please check before visiting |
| Location | 54.480195,-3.529643 (Google Maps) ///forkful.wing.painters | Directions | Directions via Google Maps |
| County |
| Categories |
| Remains |
Small amount survives |
| Access |
Unknown - Please check before visiting |
| Location |
| 54.480195,-3.529643 ///forkful.wing.painters |
| Directions |
| Directions via Google Maps |
Ellesmere Castle
emains of a motte and bailey castle. Today the top of the motte has a bowling green on it.| County | Shropshire, England (13 castles) | Categories | Motte & Bailey |
| Remains | Earthworks only | Access | Unknown - Please check before visiting |
| Location | 52.9055,-2.889071 (Google Maps) | Directions | Directions via Google Maps |
| County |
| Categories |
| Remains |
Earthworks only |
| Access |
Unknown - Please check before visiting |
| Location |
| 52.9055,-2.889071 |
| Directions |
| Directions via Google Maps |
Elmley Castle
emains of an earthwork castle on top of a hill.| County | Worcestershire, England (6 castles) | Categories | |
| Remains | Earthworks only | Access | Unknown - Please check before visiting |
| Comments | Earthwork castle | ||
| Location | 52.06107,-2.030585 (Google Maps) | Directions | Directions via Google Maps |
| County |
| Categories |
| Remains |
Earthworks only |
| Access |
Unknown - Please check before visiting |
| Comments |
Earthwork castle |
| Location |
| 52.06107,-2.030585 |
| Directions |
| Directions via Google Maps |
Ewloe Castle
his castle is hidden in trees near Hawarden in North Wales. You need to park on the road and cross a field to find it. Parts of the castle were constructed in stone during the 13th century by the Welsh prince Llywelyn ap Gruffudd. A lot of remnants of the buildings can still be seen including two towers and curtain walls.| County | Flintshire, Wales (5 castles) | Categories | Motte & Bailey / Stone |
| Remains | Not complete but much survives | Access | At any reasonable time |
| Location | 53.19993,-3.06667 (Google Maps) ///transit.insisting.admit | Directions | Directions via Google Maps |
| County |
| Categories |
Motte & Bailey / Stone |
| Remains |
Not complete but much survives |
| Access |
At any reasonable time |
| Location |
| 53.19993,-3.06667 ///transit.insisting.admit |
| Directions |
| Directions via Google Maps |
Location Map (click to explore)
Ewyas Harold Castle
emains of a motte and bailey castle.| County | Herefordshire, England (7 castles) | Categories | Motte & Bailey |
| Remains | Just the motte remains | Access | Unknown - Please check before visiting |
| Location | 51.95336,-2.897758 (Google Maps) | Directions | Directions via Google Maps |
| County |
| Categories |
| Remains |
Just the motte remains |
| Access |
Unknown - Please check before visiting |
| Location |
| 51.95336,-2.897758 |
| Directions |
| Directions via Google Maps |
Exeter Castle
mportant Norman castle. Also known as Rougemont Castle because of the colour of the stone work. Parts of the Norman gatehouse can still be seen.| County | Devon, England (11 castles) | Categories | Stone |
| Remains | Small amount survives | Access | Only open at certain times |
| Location | 50.725894,-3.529779 (Google Maps) ///owner.bonds.dined | Directions | Directions via Google Maps |
| County |
| Categories |
Stone |
| Remains |
Small amount survives |
| Access |
Only open at certain times |
| Location |
| 50.725894,-3.529779 ///owner.bonds.dined |
| Directions |
| Directions via Google Maps |
Location Map (click to explore)
Timeline
1068
Although William had defeated Harold at Hastings, Harold's mother Gytha and her forces still had not submitted to William's rule. They refused to pay the taxes that William demanded and held out at Exeter until their defences were broken. William had to take heavy casualties in the confrontation. William was still collecting the land tax known as Danegeld. After the city fell, William had a castle constructed to keep control of the population there. [1]
Eye Castle
riginally a motte and bailey castle built by the Norman William de Malet. The motte can still be seen with some remains of stonework on the top. The motte was built upon in Victorian times and the remains of this building can also be seen. | County | Suffolk, England (5 castles) | Categories | Motte & Bailey |
| Remains | Just the motte remains | Access | Unknown - Please check before visiting |
| Location | 52.32017,1.149868 (Google Maps) ///become.shrug.chips | Directions | Directions via Google Maps |
| County |
| Categories |
| Remains |
Just the motte remains |
| Access |
Unknown - Please check before visiting |
| Location |
| 52.32017,1.149868 ///become.shrug.chips |
| Directions |
| Directions via Google Maps |
Eynsford Castle
eventeen miles east-south-east of London the remains of a castle with a shell keep can still be seen. The outer walls still stand to substantial height. Originally a wooden building that was rebuilt in stone. | County | Kent, England (13 castles) | Categories | |
| Remains | Not complete but much survives | Access | At any reasonable time |
| Comments | Stone enclosure | ||
| Location | 51.37042,0.21341 (Google Maps) ///drove.civil.danger | Directions | Directions via Google Maps |
| County |
| Categories |
| Remains |
Not complete but much survives |
| Access |
At any reasonable time |
| Comments |
Stone enclosure |
| Location |
| 51.37042,0.21341 ///drove.civil.danger |
| Directions |
| Directions via Google Maps |
Location Map (click to explore)
Selection of references used:
- 1: David Bates, William the Conqueror, ISBN:0-540-01175-4, Central Lending Library
A Medieval Mystery
There appear to be some strange connections between the fourteenth century Old Wardour Castle and ancient stone circle Stonehenge.
1: Location
Old Wardour Castle appears to be aligned to ancient sites in the Stonehenge landscape.
2: Alignment
Stonehenge is aligned to the Summer Solstice. Old Wardour has a very similar alignment.
3: Size
Could the builders of Old Wardour used mesaurements from Stonehenge to layout the geometrical keep?
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