Risinghoe Castle, Medieval fortress ruins in Bedford, England
The circular mound of Risinghoe Castle measures 6 meters in height and 30 meters across, with steep sides and a flattened summit.
The fortress was constructed in the early 12th century during King Stephen's reign, specifically between 1137 and 1138 during the siege of Bedford.
Medieval pottery fragments discovered near the mound provide evidence of historical settlement and activity in this section of Bedfordshire.
The castle mound stands on private property along Goldington Road, three miles east of Bedford town center, visible from the A428 roadway.
Victorian-era clay extraction operations removed the castle's bailey and secondary mound, leaving only the primary earthwork visible today.
Location: Bedford
GPS coordinates: 52.14570,-0.40806
Latest update: March 2, 2025 23:43
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