Swerford Castle | |
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Swerford, Oxfordshire, England | |
Coordinates | 51°58′38″N 1°27′35″W / 51.9771°N 1.4598°W |
Grid reference | grid reference SP372311 |
Type | Motte and bailey |
Site information | |
Condition | Earthworks remain |
Swerford Castle was a medieval castle in the village of Swerford, Oxfordshire, England.
Swerford Castle was built in a motte and bailey design in the 12th century. [1] It was positioned so as to overlook the local ford of the River Swere and the village of Swerford. [1] Archaeological remains suggest that the castle was probably constructed during the years of the Anarchy, probably by the same family that built Ascot d'Oilly Castle. [1]
The central motte is 18 m wide in diameter on top, and 30 m in diameter at the base, and 4 m tall; the wider bailey is approximately 52 m by 42 m, with a deep ditch. [1] The remains today are a scheduled monument. [1]
Swerford Castle | |
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Swerford, Oxfordshire, England | |
Coordinates | 51°58′38″N 1°27′35″W / 51.9771°N 1.4598°W |
Grid reference | grid reference SP372311 |
Type | Motte and bailey |
Site information | |
Condition | Earthworks remain |
Swerford Castle was a medieval castle in the village of Swerford, Oxfordshire, England.
Swerford Castle was built in a motte and bailey design in the 12th century. [1] It was positioned so as to overlook the local ford of the River Swere and the village of Swerford. [1] Archaeological remains suggest that the castle was probably constructed during the years of the Anarchy, probably by the same family that built Ascot d'Oilly Castle. [1]
The central motte is 18 m wide in diameter on top, and 30 m in diameter at the base, and 4 m tall; the wider bailey is approximately 52 m by 42 m, with a deep ditch. [1] The remains today are a scheduled monument. [1]