Aldford Castle, Medieval castle ruins in Aldford, England
The castle features a raised earthwork mound called Blobb Hill and an adjoining enclosed courtyard area positioned near St John's Church.
Records from 1213 mention Richard de Alford as the castle owner, with ownership later transferred to John de Aderne through marriage to Margaret.
The castle structure changed from timber to stone construction during the 13th century, reflecting the architectural progression of medieval defensive buildings.
The archaeological site sits at coordinates 53.1298 latitude and -2.86993 longitude, approximately five miles from the city of Chester.
The castle's triangular layout resembles the shape of a harp, with the stone-built keep positioned strategically in the northwestern corner.
Location: Aldford and Saighton
GPS coordinates: 53.12980,-2.86993
Latest update: March 7, 2025 01:20
Aldford Iron Bridge
549 m
St John the Baptist's Church
89 m
Dutch Tea House, Eaton Hall
935 m
Iron Bridge Lodge, Aldford
558 m
Bridge carrying Buerton Approach over Aldford Brook
604 m
Bridge carrying Buerton Approach over Chester Road
713 m
Aldford Bridge
339 m
Loggia at south end of Broad Walk
1 km
Bank Farm Farmhouse
399 m
Churchyard wall and gates, Church of St John the Baptist
134 m
The Thatched Cottage (right of a pair)
293 m
Sundial and pier west of South Porch of Church of St John the Baptist
89 m
Pair of folding gates with screens and piers at south end of southern gardens
1.1 km
Large urn east of fish pond
1.1 km
Dragon Fountain
1.2 km
Cross and stepped base east of path to south porch of Church of St John the Baptist
107 m
Thatched Cottage (left of a pair)
304 m
Stocks, almost opposite the Grosvenor Arms Inn
358 m
Railing to south side of Middle Terrace
1.2 km
Column west of loggia at south end of Broad Walk
1 km
K6 telephone kiosk, between frontages of Institute and Old Rectory
157 m
The Old Rectory
157 m
Aldford Lodge gates, piers and wing walls
293 m
Rushmere View
404 m
Gates, overthrow and piers approximately 80 metres east of Dutch Tea Garden
877 m
Column east of loggia at south end of Broad Walk
1 km
Retaining walls to Dragon Fountain Pool
1.2 km
Milepost, Glebe Cottages
1.2 kmReviews
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