Moor End Castle, Quadrangular castle in Yardley Gobion, England
Moor End Castle is a medieval fortified residence in Yardley Gobion in Northamptonshire, England. The site sits on a wooded island surrounded by ancient moats and a medieval fishpond, with the remains now visible mainly as earthworks and ground features.
The castle was commissioned by Edward III in 1347 and Thomas de Ferrers received permission to build it as a fortified structure. The site later developed as a royal residence, reflecting its importance to the crown.
The foundations revealed in 1852 showed a rectangular building with thick walls and corner towers, demonstrating medieval military architecture.
The castle site is located along Moor End Road opposite Moor End Farm in the Northamptonshire parish of Yardley Gobion. Visitors should allow time for a calm walk to appreciate the earthworks, as the remains are best explored on foot at a leisurely pace.
Excavations in the 1830s uncovered over 2,000 yards of stone from the castle foundations, showing just how large the original structure was. This discovery reveals that the site was once a substantial building, now visible only as ground features.
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