Abinger Castle, Medieval motte and bailey castle in Abinger Common, England
The castle features an artificial mound with a flat platform on top, surrounded by a wet ditch and remnants of defensive earthworks.
William Fitz-Ansculf constructed the original wooden fortification around 1100, which underwent reconstruction in 1140 and remained operational until 1153.
Archaeological excavations between 1947 and 1949 revealed the foundation of a wooden tower, bridge connections, and a defensive palisade system.
Visitors can access the castle grounds through a public footpath, with parking spaces available along the adjacent road.
The castle site contains one of Britain's earliest human dwelling remains, featuring Mesolithic pit structures and microliths from prehistoric settlements.
Location: Abinger
GPS coordinates: 51.20240,-0.40686
Latest update: March 3, 2025 21:30
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