Bridgwater Castle, Medieval castle ruins in Bridgwater, England
Bridgwater Castle is a medieval fortification in Bridgwater, England. The original stronghold was enclosed by thick stone walls and protected by water defences connected to the River Parrett on one side.
William Brewer constructed the fortification after receiving royal approval in the early 1200s. It then became a strategic centre for the town and shaped the area's growth over the following centuries.
The castle structure incorporated local materials including red Wembdon sandstone foundations and Ham stone from South Somerset for architectural details.
The best places to see the remaining walls are at a waterfront restaurant and a private car park in the town centre. Both sites offer views of the surviving fortification sections from different vantage points.
Underground vaults built into the medieval structure once served as both dungeons and storage for wine. Some of these hidden chambers still exist beneath the present-day streets, revealing the scale of the original fortress.
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