Dunham Castle, Medieval motte-and-bailey castle in Dunham Massey, England.
The remaining fortification mound measures 24 meters in diameter and stands 2 meters high, surrounded by an ornamental lake that was once a defensive moat.
First documented in 1173, Dunham Castle was held by Hamon de Massey during a revolt against King Henry II and remained standing until falling into disuse by 1362.
The castle site represents an early example of Norman military architecture in Greater Manchester, reflecting the changes in English defensive structures after the Norman conquest.
Located northwest of Dunham Massey Hall, the castle mound remains accessible to visitors exploring the National Trust property's extensive grounds.
The castle's moat transformed from a defensive structure into an ornamental lake, demonstrating the evolution of the landscape from military fortification to decorative garden feature.
Location: Dunham Massey
GPS coordinates: 53.38270,-2.39957
Latest update: March 6, 2025 10:24
Dunham Massey Hall
45 m
Dunham Massey Hall sundial
21 m
Watch Hill Castle
1.8 km
Temple to west of Dunham Hall
358 m
Bollington Mill
568 m
Sawmill
153 m
Deer House
817 m
Langham Grove Obelisk
410 m
Bridgewater Canal Aqueduct And Adjoining Bridge 1/4 Mile South Of Woodhouse Lane Aqueduct
670 m
Carriage House immediately to south of kitchen courtyard
87 m
Dunham Town War Memorial
735 m
Pier at south east corner of forecourt garden
92 m
Dunham School Bridge
923 m
Charcoal Lodge
1 km
Stables to south of Hall
105 m
The Peak on The Mount
112 m
Pier at south west corner of forecourt garden
112 m
Stables To West Of Barn Cottages
185 m
Manor Farmhouse with forecourt railings and gates
1.2 km
Slaughterhouse
587 m
The Village Farmhouse including gatepiers
1.2 km
Dunham School
899 m
Two small piers at south of garden forecourt
94 m
2 piers and lakeside wall (including the entire length which has a moulded coping)
96 m
Wellhouse and adjoining root arbour
166 m
Orangery
123 m
Freestanding pier to north west corner of garden forecourt
62 m
Gateway in bounding wall opposite kitchen gardens
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