Hales Castle, Medieval ringwork castle in East Woodlands, England.
The circular fortification measures 120 feet in diameter and stands on the northern slope of Roddenbury Hill near the Iron Age hillfort.
The castle was constructed following the Norman conquest of England in 1066 to maintain control over the town of Frome and its surroundings.
The castle's position near the Roman road connecting Poole Harbour to Bath indicates the strategic importance of transportation routes in medieval England.
The castle grounds form part of a 2.4-kilometer walking trail that includes both the castle ruins and Roddenbury Hillfort.
The structure features an incomplete bailey and contains banks with heights varying from 0.3 to 1.2 meters above the surrounding landscape.
Location: Selwood
GPS coordinates: 51.19680,-2.29121
Latest update: March 6, 2025 19:33
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