Cymbeline's Castle, Medieval motte-and-bailey castle in Ellesborough, England.
The castle features a conical mound measuring 42 meters in diameter with two distinct baileys connected by a narrow causeway on the Chiltern escarpment.
Archaeological excavations at the site revealed pottery fragments from the 13th to 15th centuries, along with Iron Age and Romano-British artifacts in the eastern section.
The castle shares its name with Cunobeline, a British Iron Age king who later inspired the character in Shakespeare's play Cymbeline.
The monument stands 550 meters southwest of Ellesborough church, providing visitors access to examine the medieval defensive structure and its surrounding ditches.
Local tradition claims that running around the castle mound seven times will summon the devil, reflecting centuries of folklore attached to the site.
Location: Ellesborough
GPS coordinates: 51.74970,-0.79522
Latest update: March 7, 2025 14:00
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