Yielden Castle, Medieval motte-and-bailey castle in Yelden, England
The castle consists of a central elevated mound surrounded by two bailey enclosures and contains the remains of stone curtain walls from the thirteenth century.
Initially constructed in the eleventh century following the Norman Conquest, Yielden Castle served as the stronghold of the Trailly family until records show its decay by 1360.
The castle site demonstrates the architectural evolution of medieval fortifications, incorporating both military defense features and elements of noble residential structures.
Located at coordinates 52.2913, -0.515047, the castle remains are accessible as a scheduled monument within the jurisdiction of Melchbourne and Yielden.
Archaeological excavations in 1881 and 1882 revealed significant findings, including a stone curtain and associated medieval fishponds near the fortification.
Location: Melchbourne and Yielden
GPS coordinates: 52.29130,-0.51505
Latest update: March 3, 2025 02:25
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