Watch Hill Castle, Medieval motte-and-bailey castle in Bowdon, England
Watch Hill Castle sits on a triangular promontory with the River Bollin to the south and comprises a 6-meter-high motte with a 40-meter base diameter.
The castle was constructed during the Norman period, with evidence suggesting links to Hamon de Massey's rebellion against King Henry II in 1173.
This archaeological site holds the distinction of being the first entry in the Greater Manchester Sites and Monuments Record, established in 1981.
The castle remains are accessible through a path near New Bridge, where visitors can observe the earthwork structures and surrounding defensive ditches.
The silver penny discovered in a rabbit hole at the site provides tangible evidence of activity during the reign of Henry II.
Location: Bowdon
Location: Trafford
Elevation above the sea: 23 m
GPS coordinates: 53.37042,-2.38134
Latest update: March 3, 2025 22:28
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