Motte and four baileys with the remains of a stone keep. Constructed by the de Dunstanvilles during the early 12th century. Disused by 1392 when it was divide into tenements. In three of the baileys are the remains of approximately 17 buildings. A Deer Park is documented during the 14th century and there are also […]
Old Wardour Castle
Set in the peaceful Wiltshire countryside beside a lake, Old Wardour Castle, near Tisbury was once one of the most daring and innovative homes in Britain. It was built in the 14th century as a lightly fortified luxury residence for comfortable living and lavish entertainment. Today the castle ruin provides a relaxed, romantic day out […]
Old Sarum
Old Sarum is situated about 3 km from Salisbury, at the west end of a westward facing chalk spur overlooking the River Avon. The site comprises of a multivallate Iron Age hillfort, evidence for Romano-British occupation, evidence of a Saxon burh and mint, a Norman royal motte and bailey castle, a cathedral and bishop’s palace […]
Ludgershall Castle
The ruins and earthworks of a royal castle dating mainly from the 12th and 13th centuries, frequently used as a hunting lodge. The remains of the medieval cross stand in the centre of the village. (EH) An English Heritage property – access “at any reasonable time” is free. Ludgershall is a small village about sixteen […]
Devizes Castle
Originally founded by Bishop Osmund of Salisbury between 1078-1099, the castle passed to royal hands when it was siezed by King Stephen from Bishop Bigod in 1139. Even then it was described as one of the finest and strongest castles in England. It remained a royal stronghold, but its upkeep was always burdensome. From 1299, […]