Luton Castle

Luton Castle
Luton, Bedfordshire, England
Coordinates 51°52′31″N 0°25′02″W / 51.87530°N 0.41718°W / 51.87530; -0.41718
Type Castle
Site information
Condition No visible remains

Luton Castle was a 12th-century castle in the town of Luton, in the county of Bedfordshire, England (grid reference TL09062082).

12th Century Castle

It was a timber motte-and-bailey structure built in 1139 and demolished in 1154 following a truce.[1]

13th Century Castle

Another castle on a different site was built in 1221 but was destroyed around 1224 or 1225.[1] Earthworks and associated bailey survived but were removed.[1]

An excavation was done in 2002, revealing a steep ditch.

The site is now home to Matalan, a discount store. Nothing visible remains of either castle.

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