Wigmore Castle, Medieval castle ruins in Wigmore, England.
The castle remains include a prominent motte, deep defensive ditches, stone curtain walls reaching six feet thick, and multiple fortified towers overlooking the countryside.
William FitzOsbern established the castle in 1070 after the Norman Conquest, and it later became the stronghold of the influential Mortimer family until 1424.
The castle hosted a grand tournament in 1328 where King Edward III and England's nobility gathered, demonstrating its role in medieval social interactions.
Access requires parking at the village hall and walking uphill through woodland paths, with visitors needing sturdy footwear for the steep, uneven terrain.
The castle walls contain buried sections up to the first floor level, creating an unusual archaeological landscape that preserves medieval construction techniques.
Location: Wigmore
Website: https://english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/wigmore-castle
GPS coordinates: 52.31790,-2.86874
Latest update: May 13, 2025 07:24
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