Bishopton Castle, Medieval fortress in Bishopton, England
The castle features two baileys and raised earthwork formations, with remnants of defensive structures situated 400 meters southeast of Bishopton village.
Roger de Conyers established this fortification in 1143 during a dispute with William Cumin over the Durham bishopric succession.
The castle design reflects medieval English military architecture, demonstrating the power structure between local nobles and religious authorities.
Visitors can examine the remaining motte structure and its surrounding field, which maintains substantial elements of the original Norman construction.
Archaeological core samples from 2015 investigations confirmed the mound as an original Norman construction without previous earthwork foundations.
Location: Bishopton
GPS coordinates: 54.58200,-1.43404
Latest update: March 4, 2025 23:39
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