Burwell Castle, Medieval enclosure castle in Burwell, England
The castle site contains a rectangular mound measuring 60 by 30 meters, encircled by a wide rectangular ditch reaching 30 meters in width.
King Stephen ordered the construction of Burwell Castle in 1143 as part of a defensive network to protect Cambridge and the route to London.
The fortification represents medieval military engineering practices, with its design reflecting the territorial control methods used during the English civil war period.
The castle remains are located on elevated ground near the village center, with the site now maintained by the Burwell Parish Council.
During construction in 1144, Geoffrey de Mandeville received a fatal crossbow wound while attempting to attack the unfinished castle structure.
Location: Burwell
Inception: 1144
GPS coordinates: 52.27010,0.32457
Latest update: March 4, 2025 13:11
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