William d'Ecouis

Middleton mount, the remains of William d'Ecouis motte-and-bailey castle at Middleton in Norfolk

William d'Ecouis (sometimes referred to as William de Schoies) was a knight who accompanied William the Conqueror on his invasion of England in 1066. Guillaume d'Ecouis is included on the plaque in the church at Dives-sur-Mer, Normandy, France, where William the Conqueror and his knights said mass before setting sail to invade England

Land holdings

William d'Ecouis is mentioned in the Domesday Book of 1086[1] as a substantial holder of land and manors. This was reward for his part in the invasion and for his loyalty to King William I.

Middleton Castle

Middleton castle was founded by William d'Ecouis. It was a motte-and-bailey fortress which was thought to be constructed from timber.[2] The large motte is surrounded by a wide ditch. Middleton Castle is located in the Middleton village centre,Station Road. 5 miles north-east of King's Lynn, on the A47.

References

  1. ↑ The Domesday Book, Englands Heritage, Then and Now, Editor: Thomas Hinde,ISBN 1-85833-440-3
  2. ↑ The Normans in Norfolk, By Sue Margeson, Fabienne Seillier and Andrew Rogerson, Pub:1994, Page 33, ISBN 0-903101-62-9


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