Old Wardour Castle, Medieval castle ruins in Wiltshire, England.
The castle features a hexagonal layout with a central courtyard, constructed from local green sandstone extracted from nearby Tisbury quarries.
Built in 1392 under Baron Lovell's ownership with King Richard II's permission, the castle suffered major damage during the English Civil War siege of 1643.
The castle ruins served as a filming location for the 1991 movie Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves and appeared on Sting's album Ten Summoner's Tales.
English Heritage manages the site, offering audio tours, educational resources, and wedding ceremonies in the 18th-century lakeside pavilion.
The castle incorporates a grotto constructed in 1792 using stones from the original ruins, alongside a transported stone circle from another location.
Location: Donhead St Andrew
Location: Tisbury
Website: https://english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/old-wardour-castle
GPS coordinates: 51.03632,-2.08890
Latest update: May 27, 2025 11:41
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