Dorstone Castle, Medieval castle remains in Golden Valley, England.
The motte castle site features earthwork remains rising over 6 meters high, located near the village of Dorstone in Herefordshire.
The de Sollers family established this motte-and-bailey castle in the 12th century, which King Henry IV later reinforced against Welsh raids in 1403.
The castle represents early Norman military architecture and demonstrates the strategic defenses constructed during the medieval period in the Welsh Marches.
The castle site stands 6 miles east of Hay-on-Wye, offering visitors an opportunity to examine medieval earthwork fortification structures.
This castle maintained its original earth and timber construction through the 13th century, without conversion to stone like many other Norman fortifications.
GPS coordinates: 52.06850,-3.00511
Latest update: March 6, 2025 00:46
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