Wallingford Castle, Medieval castle in Wallingford, England
The castle contains stone walls, a shell keep, and a curtain wall surrounding the bailey near the River Thames crossing point.
Robert D'Oyly constructed the castle between 1067 and 1071 following William the Conqueror's orders to establish control over the Thames Valley.
The castle served as a royal residence and prison, housing notable figures including King Edward I, Richard of Cornwall, and Margaret of Anjou.
The remains of Wallingford Castle are accessible through the castle gardens, which incorporate parts of the original Norman earthwork defenses.
Brien FitzCount installed a notorious prison called Cloere Brien within the castle walls, where prisoners' cries disturbed the local townspeople.
Location: Wallingford
Inception: 1067
Architectural style: Norman architecture
GPS coordinates: 51.60253,-1.12140
Latest update: May 27, 2025 11:32
Wallingford Bridge
268 m
St Peter's Church, Wallingford
204 m
Corn Exchange Theatre
354 m
South Cemetery Chapel
316 m
The Dolphin Public House
268 m
North Cemetery Chapel
345 m
Town Arms Public House
158 m
Monument to Thomas Bennett in All Hallows Churchyard
195 m
The George Hotel
230 m
Number 100 And Attached Gateway
163 m
The Lamb Arcade
260 m
Astleys
342 m
St Nicholas And Attached Railings
170 m
Colin Matthews
280 m
Remains Of St Nicholas's College
82 m
Milward Shoes
279 m
Drinking Fountain Approximately 40 Meters North Of The Town Hall
344 m
8 and 8B, Castle Street
249 m
88, High Street
192 m
Chest Tomb Approximately 3 Metres North East Of Church Of St Peter
197 m
Lodge, Walls And Gates To Wallingford Cemetery
369 m
17,18 and 19, High Street
211 m
St Michael's House
166 m
Calleva House
189 m
Champion And Company Limited
296 m
Thames House
185 m
Stoney's Restaurant
186 m
92 And 93, High Street
171 mReviews
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