Swerford Castle

Swerford Castle
Swerford, Oxfordshire, England

The remaining earthworks
Swerford Castle
Coordinates 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.

History

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]

See also

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 List entry Number: 1014748, the National Heritage List, English Heritage, accessed 9 June 2011.

Coordinates: 51°58′38″N 1°27′35″W / 51.9771°N 1.4598°W / 51.9771; -1.4598

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