Ascot d'Oilly Castle, Medieval motte-and-bailey castle in Ascott-under-Wychwood, England.
The castle features a central motte measuring 56 meters in diameter with a crescent-shaped bailey extending 70 meters by 30 meters wide.
Built around 1129 by Roger d'Oilly, who received the land from William the Conqueror, the castle was demolished shortly after 1175.
Archaeological excavations in 1946 revealed significant 12th-century artifacts, including shelly ware pottery that provides insights into medieval life.
The castle remains consist of a raised earthwork mound reaching 3.5 meters high, surrounded by broad ditches crossed by an earth causeway.
Located just 550 meters from Ascott Earl Castle, these neighboring fortifications never engaged in conflict despite their proximity.
Location: Ascott-under-Wychwood
Inception: 12 century
GPS coordinates: 51.86890,-1.56378
Latest update: March 2, 2025 23:49
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