Groby Castle, Medieval motte-and-bailey castle in Groby, England
The remains of this Norman fortification include a raised earthwork mound with a timber keep and an encircling defensive ditch near the present manor house.
Hugh de Grandmesnil obtained this land after the Norman Conquest, with the castle being one of 67 manors listed in the Domesday Book of 1086.
Archaeological excavations in the 1960s and 2010 revealed multiple artifacts that demonstrate the evolution of medieval military architecture and social structures.
The castle site stands as a scheduled monument under English heritage protection laws, with public access available through designated pathways.
A stone tower discovered within the motte during excavations indicates an unusual construction method for this type of Norman fortification.
Location: Groby
GPS coordinates: 52.66380,-1.22676
Latest update: March 4, 2025 10:12
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