Bincknoll Castle, Iron Age promontory fort in Broad Hinton, England
The castle occupies a triangular promontory with steep sides and features a motte measuring 52 meters in diameter and standing 3.2 meters high.
Gilbert of Breteuil established this defensive structure after the Norman Conquest to oversee his five neighboring manors in the Broad Hinton area.
Archaeological excavations at Bincknoll Castle revealed pottery fragments from Roman periods, indicating continuous settlement patterns through different historical epochs.
The monument sits at 195 meters above sea level and remains accessible through public footpaths, while requiring careful observation of preservation guidelines.
The site contains evidence of a deserted medieval hamlet in Bincknoll Dip, visible through remaining earthworks that slope toward the north.
Location: Broad Hinton
GPS coordinates: 51.51230,-1.84620
Latest update: April 4, 2025 08:15
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