Down End Castle, Medieval motte-and-bailey castle in Puriton, England
The fortification includes a central mound measuring 30 meters across with two distinct baileys positioned strategically to the northern side of the structure.
The castle dates from approximately 1100, during the post-Norman invasion period when the de Columbers family controlled the surrounding territories of Somerset.
Archaeological excavations in 1908 revealed Norman pottery and iron artifacts, connecting the site to regional construction methods of medieval English fortifications.
The earthwork remains of Down End Castle stand near Bristol Road, offering visitors a chance to examine medieval defensive architecture in Somerset.
The site incorporates two separate bailey configurations: an inner bailey with a single bank and an outer bailey featuring a double bank structure.
Location: Puriton
GPS coordinates: 51.16730,-2.98969
Latest update: March 4, 2025 16:50
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