Odiham Castle, Medieval castle ruins in Hampshire, England
The octagonal stone keep of Odiham Castle stands on a site of 20 acres with inner and outer moats near the River Whitewater.
King John ordered the construction of Odiham Castle between 1207 and 1214, making it one of only three royal fortifications built during his reign.
The castle served as a residence for Eleanor of England and Simon de Montfort, who managed the estate after their marriage in 1238.
Visitors reach the castle remains through a public footpath along the Basingstoke Canal, with information panels explaining the medieval structures.
The castle garrison of only 13 men resisted a French siege for two weeks in 1216 before surrendering during the First Barons War.
Location: Odiham
Inception: 1207
GPS coordinates: 51.26141,-0.96152
Latest update: May 13, 2025 22:38
Hampshire features Roman ruins, medieval castles and Victorian fortresses. The region displays historic manor houses with gardens, a Greek mansion, old abbeys and natural areas. Visitors find museums of industrial history, a working windmill and archaeological sites.
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