Miserden Castle, Norman motte and bailey castle in Gloucestershire, England
The castle includes a 60-foot wide shell keep protected by stone walls and extends along a rocky spur near the River Frome.
Robert Musard constructed the castle around 1100, but King Stephen's forces killed him during the Anarchy period and seized the fortification.
The medieval fortress appears in Ellis Peters' novel Brother Cadfael's Penance under the name La Musarderie, depicting battle scenes from 1145.
The castle remains are situated within Miserden Park, which opens its gates to visitors during summer months for exploration of the grounds.
The north section of the castle incorporated water from the River Frome to create a defensive wet moat around the fortification.
Location: Gloucestershire
GPS coordinates: 51.78190,-2.08256
Latest update: March 6, 2025 00:32
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