Ashley Castle, Medieval ringwork castle in Ashley, Hampshire, England.
The remaining sections of Ashley Castle include earthwork defenses with deep ditches and high ramparts positioned above the Somborne valley.
Henry de Blois, grandson of William the Conqueror and Bishop of Winchester, constructed Ashley Castle in 1138 during the period of civil conflict.
The castle served as an administrative center for the royal forest of West Bere, where official letters and proclamations were issued under the castle's name.
Visitors can observe the defensive earthworks and remaining structures by accessing the scheduled monument site through the village of Ashley.
The castle grounds contain St Mary's Church from the early 12th century, which continues to stand while the castle walls have largely disappeared.
Location: Ashley
Inception: 1138
GPS coordinates: 51.07580,-1.45254
Latest update: March 5, 2025 02:50
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