Ham Castle
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archaeological site, motte-and-bailey castle, scheduled ancient monument
Ham Castle (also known as Home or Homme Castle) is located in Worcestershire at the bottom of a wooded escarpment (and close to the River Teme), within the parish of Clifton-upon-Teme, about 1 mile (1.6 km) east of the village of Clifton-upon-Teme and 4 miles (6.4 km) south of Great Witley.
It was a medieval motte and bailey castle. A hoard of medieval gold and silver was found on the site in the 17th century. Only a mound now remains.
It was a medieval motte and bailey castle. A hoard of medieval gold and silver was found on the site in the 17th century. Only a mound now remains.
Wikipedia article: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ham_Castle
Nearby cities:
Coordinates: 52°15'18"N 2°23'23"W
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