Bolbec Castle, Medieval motte-and-bailey castle in Whitchurch, England.
The castle site displays earthwork remains with a triangular plan form, featuring a larger bailey section in the south and distinct elevation changes throughout the grounds.
Hugh II de Bolbec constructed this castle without authorization during the Anarchy of 1147, resulting in criticism from Pope Eugene III for its illegal establishment.
The remains of Bolbec Castle represent the medieval defensive architecture of Buckinghamshire and demonstrate the military engineering practices of the 12th century England.
The castle ruins are located 300 meters west of St John's Church in Whitchurch, with Castle Lane now running between the motte and bailey sections.
Archaeological investigations in 1979 revealed castle ditch silts during trenching operations, measuring 0.75 meters deep and 17.5 centimeters wide.
Location: Buckinghamshire
Location: Whitchurch
GPS coordinates: 51.88020,-0.83975
Latest update: March 4, 2025 03:29
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