Cotherstone Castle, Medieval castle ruins in Cotherstone, England.
The remains of Cotherstone Castle present earthworks that outline the foundation structure of a Norman motte and bailey fortification system.
Constructed around 1090, the castle received a royal license for crenellation, marking its status as an essential defensive structure in medieval England.
The castle site forms part of a network of historical monuments in County Durham that illustrate medieval military architecture and social organization.
Visitors can access the castle grounds through designated walking paths, with informational panels explaining the layout of the former fortification.
The castle's earthworks reveal the exact positioning of the original Norman defensive system, providing archaeological evidence of 11th-century construction methods.
Location: Cotherstone
GPS coordinates: 54.57500,-1.97800
Latest update: March 20, 2025 02:30
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