Barnstaple Castle (Barnstaple)

United Kingdom / England / Barnstaple
 castle, motte-and-bailey castle
An early 12th century shell-keep on a motte. It was partly demolished in 1228, was in ruins by the end of the 14th century and by 1600 the last wall collapsed. Only the tree covered motte remains.
Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barnstaple_Castle
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Coordinates:   51°4'51"N   4°3'47"W
This article was last modified 12 years ago